Experienced registered nurse with 21+ years in ER and OR settings. Patient-focused professional skilled in patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Expert in multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, and emergency care. Recognized for effective patient assessment and interventions in high-stress environments. Valued for teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, OR, PACU
Surgical Care Affiliates
06.2021 - 06.2025
Company Overview: Digestive Disease Center
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Administered conscious sedation
Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2023
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
06.2000 - 12.2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
Skills
ACLS
BLS
CEN
Complex Problem-Solving
Emergency Procedures
EMR Systems
Intakes and Discharges
IV Drug Therapy Management
Life-Sustaining Machines
Long-Term Care
Infection control measures
Emergency response
High level of autonomy
Collaborative team management
Leadership in nursing staff
Detailed health evaluation
Employee management
Strong Clinical Judgment
Acute care expertise
Call triaging
Cardiac patient management
Chest pain management
Certification
CEN
09/2024 – 09/2029 BCEN
BLS
03/2025 – 03/2027 AHA
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, OR, PACU
Surgical Care Affiliates
06.2021 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center