Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patient symptom management and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare, Collier Hospice IPU
Wheat Ridge, CO
06.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in end-of-life patients.
Administered medications via subcutaneous, oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge or death.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Maintain patient charts by documenting in electronic health records.
Advance Care Partner
UCHealth Longs Peak
Longmont, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
Worked under registered nurse supervision to further skills such as foley placement, IV placement, blood sugar checks, vital signs, and daily cares as a nursing student.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and ADLs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to registered nurse.
EDDA Dental Assistant
Alleman Family Dental
10.2020 - 08.2021
Fabrication of dental prosthetics with CAD/CAM technology
Dental radiography
Blood draws for PRF grafting
Dental Lab technology including alginate impressions, stone pouring, fabrication of retainers and bleach trays
Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, sanitized treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, prosthodontics, restorative treatment, and oral surgery
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
EDDA Dental Assistant
Johann Prosthetics of Boulder
04.2019 - 10.2020
Fabrication of dental prosthetics with CAD/CAM technology
Dental radiography
Blood draws for PRF grafting
Dental Lab technology including alginate impressions, stone pouring, fabrication of retainers and bleach trays
Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, sanitized treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, prosthodontics, restorative treatment, and oral surgery
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
EDDA Dental Assistant
Salida Family Dentistry
11.2016 - 04.2019
Fabrication of dental prosthetics with CAD/CAM technology
Dental radiography
Blood draws for PRF grafting
Dental Lab technology including alginate impressions, stone pouring, fabrication of retainers and bleach trays
Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, sanitized treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, prosthodontics, restorative treatment, and oral surgery
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
EDDA Dental Assistant
Oreskovich Dental Clinic
04.2014 - 05.2016
Fabrication of dental prosthetics with CAD/CAM technology
Dental radiography
Blood draws for PRF grafting
Dental Lab technology including alginate impressions, stone pouring, fabrication of retainers and bleach trays
Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment, sanitized treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, prosthodontics, restorative treatment, and oral surgery
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
CNA
Sangre De Cristo Hospice
02.2013 - 05.2016
Provide end-of-life care and emotional support through ADL assistance and therapeutic communication
Post-mortem care
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, teeth brushing, and prevention of skin breakdown
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
05.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Arvada, CO
12.2020
Certified Dental Assistant and Dental Radiology -
Assist To Succeed
Pueblo, CO
12.2013
Certified Nurse Aide -
Academy of Medical and Health Science Inc.
Pueblo, CO
01.2013
Skills
BLS Certified
Medical Charting
Active Listening
Patient Education
Interdisciplinary Communication
Oral Health Assessments
Care Planning and Modifications
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Needs Assessment
Recording Vital Signs
Multi-Tasking, Time Management, and Prioritization