Linda Haas
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient education, infection control, and wound care. Committed to enhancing patient safety and delivering compassionate care in psychiatric and critical settings. I've have a well rounded experience with 35 years experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Services
Delta T Corp.
Goodyear, AZ
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care standards.
Registered Nurse
Celestial Care LLC
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in patient admissions and discharge procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Led shift handoffs ensuring continuity of care through detailed reporting of patient status updates.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse Home Health
Care Connection Home Care
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention strategies.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
2011 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and recovery processes.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Mentored junior nurses on critical care best practices and hospital protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes in intensive care settings.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Heart Hospital Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
01.2005 - 05.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess vital signs and detect abnormalities.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Mentored junior nurses in critical care techniques and best practices.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
03.2000 - 01.2005
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity surgical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided patient education and emotional support to families during critical care processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Joliet Community College
Joliet, IL05.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Psychiatric Services
Delta T Corp.
02.2022 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Celestial Care LLC
05.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Home Health
Care Connection Home Care
01.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Heart Hospital Of New Mexico
01.2005 - 05.2011
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2000 - 01.2005
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
2011 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Joliet Community College