Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Health
11.2024 - 06.2025
Taking vitals for the mom and baby, administering medication, monitoring contractions identifying complications during labor and delivery, communicating the mom’s condition and needs to the physician or midwife, coaching the mom during labor and delivery, caring for the mom after she gives birth, providing emotional support, and much more.
Circulating, First Assist, and Neonatal Transition Nurse during Cesarean Sections in the operating room.
Use of Cerner to document all aspects of patient care.
NRP and BLS certified quarterly.
Clinical Coordinator RN, Biopsy Coordinator RN, Charge Nurse, and Procedural Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology and Ultrasound departments
University of Utah & Huntsman Cancer Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2024
Performs intakes for all outpatient referrals, Develops, and sends out educational material to patients.
Gathers a pre-procedure history, plans the procedure based on the assessment and communicates the plan to the multi-disciplinary team.
Obtains medication history from the patient and their records, and documents it in their chart.
Instructs patient about their medications prior to the procedure.
Orders new medications as needed, per procedure protocol.
Assesses if patient is on blood thinners and follows anticoagulation management protocol.
Identifies patients with current or potential renal impairment, and modifies plan of care including obtaining orders from physicians for pre-treatment as necessary.
Orders all necessary labs, imaging, and procedures related to the primary procedure.
Coordinates with Anesthesia and/or IR sedation services for coverage.
Consults physician for procedure approval and resource determination.
Manages follow up on all post procedures including triaging post procedure calls, identifying quality of care issues or concerns, and patient consults and lab work.
Verifies and obtains all insurance information ensuring pre-authorization is completed.
See patients in the clinic or emergency room at the request of the patient, staff or physicians to coordinate and schedule procedures or evaluate wounds or drains.
Attend to patients needs during sedation and non-sedation procedures.
Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients prior and during procedures.
Assist in the collection of blood and tissue specimen samples.
Monitor patient's vital signs, coordinate procedure scheduling with multidisciplinary teams, participate in life-saving measures (ACLS).
Biopsy coordination to involve Clinical research teams to ensure the proper protocols for studies and clinical research are within the recommended parameters as suggested by the clinical research department.
Sedate patients for their biopsy and other procedures, to include Inserting and removing intravenous lines, administration of conscious sedation drugs and other drugs.
Monitoring patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure.
Overseeing the safety and comfort of patients before, during, and after procedures.
Providing post-procedure monitoring: Includes observing for signs and symptoms of complications, such as bleeding from the puncture site, pain, and/or changes in mental status or vital signs.
Use of EPIC to document all aspects of patient care.
Delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges, and monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies.
Preparing patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history.
Providing education to the patient and family members: Includes ensuring the patient and family members understand the procedure and plan of care before signing procedural consent and providing them with discharge planning/instructions.
Clinical Nurse Breast Cancer and Plastic Surgery
Huntsman Cancer Institute
09.2019 - 05.2020
Identifies, assesses, and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
Assesses, plans, and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
Develops and takes part in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition calls for.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
Orients and educates unfamiliar staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
RN Case Manager
Horizon Home Health and Hospice
05.2017 - 10.2017
Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient on his/her caseload to include appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continued skilled need; monitoring of homebound status; review of documentation in the medical record; maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness (es).
Admits to appropriate level of service/ care.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Educates the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Acute Care Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
Acute staff nurse on unit. Patient care for up to 10 patients per shift. Specializing in Cardiac, Stroke, Neuro, Ortho and TBI patients.
Other patients vary in acute care.
Job duties included but are not limited to: Providing direct patient care to inpatients.
Supervising care, delegation, treatment, and services of patient care provided by RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift.
Assessment (stroke assessment, neuro checks, daily assessments of cognition, physical, and skin) and reassessment of patients to ensure reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to physician in a timely manner.
Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team.
Creating a plan of care which is individualized to the patient’s needs and is reflective of the patient’s goals.
Wound changes and staging, telemetry monitoring, admissions/discharges (consents, patient education, plan of care, acute care process), multiple med passes, tube feedings, IV insertion, blood draws, PICC removals & maintenance, port access, IV fluids/medication/ blood administration.
Transferring and mobility techniques for safety and rehabilitation.
Work closely with doctors to improve and promote patient care and positive patient outcomes.
Education
ASN -
Carrington College
01.2014
Skills
Sedation management
Healthcare clinic coordination
Pre/post Procedure support and follow-up
IV therapy management
Proficient in EMR systems
Charge nurse leadership
Patient support
Strong clinical judgment
Effective time management
Critical thinking ability
Patient education
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
CPR/First Aid, Certified
ACLS, Certified
BLS, Certified
Ncsbn Id
22834084
Licenses
RN, AZ, RN190051
Introduction
I am actively seeking a Registered Nurse position. I consider myself a goal-oriented, positive and enthusiastic Registered Nurse. I am innovative and highly organized, with high motivation. I take immense pride in having excellent verbal and written communication, with a focus on prioritization, troubleshooting, patient care, advocacy, and follow-up skills. I work very well under pressure, with little or no supervision. I learn things quickly and provide superior customer service both externally and internally.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Indiana University Health
11.2024 - 06.2025
Clinical Nurse Breast Cancer and Plastic Surgery
Huntsman Cancer Institute
09.2019 - 05.2020
Clinical Coordinator RN, Biopsy Coordinator RN, Charge Nurse, and Procedural Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology and Ultrasound departments
Medical Surgical Nurse at Indiana University Health – Indiana University HospitalMedical Surgical Nurse at Indiana University Health – Indiana University Hospital