Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric BSN-RN
MGA Home Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
Emergency Room/Inpatient BSN-RN
East Valley Emergency Room and Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Completes nursing assessment of patient conditions consistent with age and condition; including physical, psychological, social, developmental, and educational factors, to determine initial level of compliance with treatment plan per policy.
Collect vital signs, perform EKGs, start IVs, blood draws, and administer medications based on physician orders and treatment plan.
Communicate openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Document patient progress in appropriate charts and shares observation and assessment outcomes with healthcare team/ families to ensure timely communication and understanding of patient health status, progress, and ongoing needs.
Women Infant Services- RN Transition to Practice
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patients and attending to baby after birth.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through child birth and post-natal recovery.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care techniques and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient and newborn care instructions including breast and bottle feeding, bathing, and circumcision care.
Pediatric Oncology – Patient Care Technician
Phoenix Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2018
Obtained vital signs and reported results to staff nurses and physicians, noting changes from prior measurements.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered quality support.
Helped patients complete ADL's.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Cleaned, sanitized, and moved hospital equipment.
Floated to Emergency Department, Trauma, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient Bio-Behavioral (Psychiatric unit), and Orthopedics.
Prior Authorization Coordinator
United Health Care
11.2015 - 04.2017
Obtained prior authorization and precertification for outpatient procedures.
Managed high caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks effectively and utilizing time-management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary clinical information for prior authorization submissions.
Increased team efficiency by providing comprehensive training on prior authorization procedures for new hires.