Highly-motivated nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Health Sciences Teacher
Madras High School
Madras
08.2024 - Current
Instructed high school students in healthcare careers, covering AHA first aid/CPR, medical terminology, HIPAA, blood borne pathogens, and introductory units on nursing, dentistry, and ophthalmology to prepare students for future healthcare roles.
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
Implemented effective classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and integrate best teaching practices.
Correctional Nurse- Contracted
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Madras, Oregon
06.2020 - Current
Conducted physical and mental assessments, followed provider orders, administered medications, performed wound care, completed venipuncture, maintained accurate documentation, and established boundaries with inmates.
Administered medications and treatments to incarcerated individuals.
Monitored vital signs and health conditions regularly.
Coordinated with security staff for inmate health needs.
LPN/Medical Assistant
St. Charles Health System
Madras, Oregon
08.2014 - 08.2020
Rooming patients, vital signs, taking a medical history of patients, various office procedures like EKGs, venipuncture, immunizations, and assisting with in-office procedures.
Maintained accurate patient records.
Communicated with patients to provide timely updates on their care and treatment plans.
Processing referrals in and out of the office.
Prior authorizations for various procedures and medications.
Trained medical assistants while managing orders for supplies, medications, and immunizations to ensure operational efficiency.
EHR-EPIC superuser training employees on EPIC usage and updates.
Immunization data coordinator for five different medical clinics.
Maintained accurate documentation for state reporting, tracking immunization records for patients within the St. Charles system, and notifying providers and patients of upcoming immunization needs.
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Creighton University
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2024
Bachelors - Healthcare Administration
George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon
12.2021
Skills
Patient experience enhancement
Student engagement
Strong clinical background
Medical terminology
Chronic disease management
Regulatory compliance
Systemic issue identification
Recommending process improvements
mental health screening
Chronic disease management
Suicide prevention
Detoxification support
Focused assessments
medication administration
physical assessments
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Certification
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor, 2018-present