Dynamic Leader and Staff Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical care and problem solving. Committed to mentoring colleagues and fostering teamwork, driving continuous improvement in high-pressure environments. Passionate about patient education and evidence-based practice implementation.
Certifications
Floated to ICU, CCU, Recovery Room, PICU and ED on night shift as house needs dictated. If critical areas had no need, I was floated to MedSurg, Ortho, Neuro and pediatrics.
Managed the approximately 30 RN's on night shift between two units. Included Hiring, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
Complete care of med/surg step down patients on telemetry.
BLS, ACLS, CCRN,
Skilled at US guided IV Insertion but not certified.
1983-1986 United States Army medevac medic.
1986-1989 Nursing School and combat medic United States Army, reserve.
1989-1992 Nursing Student, Providence, Alaska, Medical Center-Medical Supply technician and sterile processing technician.