Driven professional known for having exemplary communication and collaboration skills. Highly trained Health Systems Specialist providing advice and assistance to employees on clinical matters. Offering a strong background in reporting, maintaining confidential data and implementing effective solutions.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Health Services
Grandview Camp
Eagar, AZ
01.2005 - Current
Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
Developed and maintained health records.
Consulted with healthcare professionals
Recruited, oriented and trained healthcare staff members.
Reviewed expenditures and determined if such applications were justified and within budget.
Created and maintained COVID protocols
Supervised administration of medications, assessments and health care needs of 1000 campers and 40 staff members
CPR and FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Staff Nurse. Perioperative
White Mountain Regional Medical Medical Center
Eagar, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2022
Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
Developed orientation and perioperative resource books that could be used by nursing staff.
Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs
Administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Preceptor for nursing students and new hires and responsibility for the surgery department education.
Nursing license, CPR, PALS and ACLS up to date
Infusion nurse
Filled in on med/surg floor when needed
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
School Nurse
Sanders Unified School District
Sanders, AZ
01.1988 - 06.2009
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Oversaw health services for school of ~900 students and faculty.
Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision and hearing and scoliosis evaluations.
Developed policy and procedures
Supervised support staff in 3 schools
Provide directions and care for the Special Ed department special needs students