Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
U.S.A.F (US Air Force RN)
7
7
Rockwood Clinic Urgent Care RN (Spokane WA.)
2
2
Travel RN
21
21
Centura Longmont United Hospital ED RN
Work History
R.N Emergency Room
Centura Longmont United Hospital
Longmont, CO
07.2000 - Current
Manage care from admission to discharge.
Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action.
Secure controlled narcotics and distribute medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Organize and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitore responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence..
Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Assist in inserting central lines and endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Collaborat with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Maintain quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loretto Heights College
Denver, CO
09.1983 - 05.1987
Skills
Supervision
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Certification
PALS
Timeline
R.N Emergency Room
Centura Longmont United Hospital
07.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loretto Heights College
09.1983 - 05.1987
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