Compassionate and hard - working Registered Nurse committed to patient education and advocacy. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/ Charge RN/ Oncology RN
Kootenai Health Coeur D
Alene, ID
08.2021 - Current
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly
Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
Obtain specimens or samples for laboratory work
Maintain accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
Engage with patient, family members, and friends to provide courteous, efficient experience.
Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
Labor and Delivery RN
Kootenai Health
Coeur D'Alene, ID
12.2022 - 04.2023
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
Cared for women during labor and after birth and for babies immediately after birth.
Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
Maintained accurate records of all relevant clinical information related to labor and delivery processes.
Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor.
St Vincent Hospital
Billings, MT
08.2017 - 08.2021
Perform basic EKG and Telemetry interpretation and inform healthcare team of any changes
Proficient in EPIC EMDR
Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming
Answer call lights and assist RNs with patient care
Obtain vital signs, BGs, and EKGs
Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
CNA| St. Peters Hospital
Helena, MT
07.2016 - 08.2017
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
CNA| Touchmark Retirement Community
Helena, MT
12.2014 - 07.2016
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations
Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 80-bed Assisted care facility
Under the supervision of an RN, administered medications to 80 patients.
CNA| Discovery Care Center
Hamilton, MT
01.2013 - 12.2014
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 12-bed Memory care facility
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles Community College
05.2021
Skills
Monitoring Vital Signs
Medication Administration
Attention to Detail
Compassionate and Caring
Accurate Documentation
Direct Patient Care
Care Coordination
Delegation and Motivation
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Oncology Certification
Timeline
Labor and Delivery RN
Kootenai Health
12.2022 - 04.2023
RN/ Charge RN/ Oncology RN
Kootenai Health Coeur D
08.2021 - Current
St Vincent Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2021
CNA| St. Peters Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2017
CNA| Touchmark Retirement Community
12.2014 - 07.2016
CNA| Discovery Care Center
01.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles Community College
ACLS
BLS
Oncology Certification
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