Compassionate and adaptable BSN nurse with a passion for patient education and promoting holistic, preventative care. Committed to providing patient-centered care with integrity and excellence. Experienced in working both independently and in a team setting with specific experience in the areas of pediatrics, community health, and mental/behavioral healthcare.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2017 - Current
Oversees the Health Offices for both an elementary school and a Special School for students aged 6-22 with high-acuity health and behavioral needs
Performs procedures including G-tube feeds, seizure management, catheterizations, and emergency medication administration for students on a routine and as-needed basis
Performs full health assessments, obtains and reviews records, and documents health histories for new and transferring students
Delegates procedures and provides medication administration, CPR/AED, and emergency care training for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel
Participates as a team member on the Mental Health Crisis team and provides suicide/behavioral interventions as-needed
Regularly provides education on topics such as nutrition, medication safety, and developmental health to students and staff
Registered Nurse
Montevista Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2017
Managed care for up to 12 patients at a time including receiving report, assessing, administering medications, and performing prescribed interventions
Routinely documented patient care and status changes
Provided leadership to the staff on the unit as Charge Nurse
Provided safe and effective medical care for psychiatric patients with co-occurring medical conditions
Clinical Preceptorship
Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus
09.2015 - 05.2016
Managed care for up to 4 patients at a time including receiving report, assessing, administering medications, and performing prescribed interventions
Documented care on assigned patients using CERNER medical system
Performed BLS emergency procedures on patients in the Emergency Department
Gained extensive experience in post-op and orthopedic patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Henderson, NV
05.2016
Skills
BLS
Pediatric Assessment
Health Education and Medical Skills training for both medical personnel and laypeople
High level of autonomy and clinical judgement
Diabetes management
Experienced in working with populations with genetic syndromes and various special needs
Director II, Education Services Division at Clark County School District (CCSD)Director II, Education Services Division at Clark County School District (CCSD)