Compassionate and dependable registered nurse with strong communication skills. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Very detail oriented with an aptitude for new learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ave Medical and Laser
04.2018 - Current
Assist physician in surgery
Educate patients with pre and post operative teaching
Consult patients regarding hormone optimization
Perform blood draws and manage lab values
Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
Record details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
Registered Nurse
McFarland Clinic OB/GYN
06.2008 - 12.2017
Assisted physician in the operating room and a fast paced clinical setting
Responsible for entering patient vitals, health history, lab orders and surgical orders as well as obtaining prior authorizations for surgery
Educated patients on health care needs, medications and procedures
Responsible for patient phone calls, informing patients of test results and scheduling/managing recommended follow up
School Nurse
Roland Story Community School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Provided health care for students in grades K-12
Responsible for checking immunizations and dental audits
Dispensed daily medications
Taught daily health care information to students and staff
Responsible for teaching human health and development class
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, Iowa
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Concorde Technical University
Denver, Colorado
Skills
Patient assessment
Patient education and counseling
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Patient management
Licensed RN
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
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