Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
PHI Air Medical - Access Specialist - RN
10.2022 - Current
Remotely - Worked directly with providers and staff at multiple facilities to coordinated swift access for patient transfers.
Obtained bed assignments, accurate patient information and arranged EMS transport. Documented all conversations between providers.
Utilized critical thinking skills to triage and prioritize patients based on acuity levels.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Managed complex caseloads, delegating appropriate responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques.
Improved medication adherence thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
Home Based Aesthetics - RN
Self Employed
04.2021 - 08.2022
Aesthetic customer service.
Medical-Surgical RN
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2021
Developed strong rapport with patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize care quality of care.
Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and thorough assessments.
Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Stokes Home Health
09.2019 - 06.2020
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status and census changes.
Managed nursing schedules and department budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies.
Worked to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing guidance and support.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2019
Maintained sterile technique and infection-control guidelines.
Implemented time-out protocols, verified patient identification and procedural details.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens.
Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Patient and family teaching before and after surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Multiple
05.2002 - 08.2016
Medications administration, vital signs, EMR documentation, wound care, treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Experience includes: Pediatric Home Health, Geriatric Home Health, Internal Medicine Practice, Correctional nursing and Hospice Care.