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Makala Hazel

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Central Utah Surgical Center
01.2014 - Current
  • Performs comprehensive assessments before surgery and in PACU, showcasing proficient in IV techniques, organization and communication skills
  • Prioritizes the comfort and safety of patients
  • Works in unison with nurses and doctors to enhance patient outcomes
  • Provides clear instructions to patients and their families
  • Guides, instructs, and assists in the development of new staff members
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Riverwoods Surgical Center
01.2006 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive pre-operative and PACU care, provide patient education
  • Worked closely with healthcare professionals to deliver quality patient care
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provo Dialysis Center
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Education

Baccalaureate of Science Nursing -

Galen School of Nursing
01.2024

Registered Nurse -

Utah State University
01.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Utah Valley University
01.2000

Skills

    Patient Assessments

  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Intake and discharge
  • Relationship Building
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Central Utah Surgical Center
01.2014 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Riverwoods Surgical Center
01.2006 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provo Dialysis Center
01.2001 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse -

Utah State University

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Utah Valley University

Baccalaureate of Science Nursing -

Galen School of Nursing

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