Hardworking, professional Nurse bringing 15+ years of exceptional care to patients. Work well with care team and management to help better patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Scripps
San Diego, CA
10.2020 - Current
Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
Charge nurse duties to coordinate flow of department, guide team through patient care
Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Estrella Mountain Community College
Goodyear, AZ
09.2019 - 01.2021
Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing IV placement techniques.
Trained 10 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
Endoscopy Nurse
Banner Health, University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - 10.2020
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ
10.2008 - 08.2019
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Med/sugical Nurse
Sunhealth
Sun City, AZ
01.2007 - 10.2008
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
CNA
Sunhealth
Sun City West, AZ
12.2004 - 12.2006
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information