Extremely detail oriented nurse with 4 years of critical care experience and 15 years of experience in the medical field. Patients' safety and best outcomes are the priority for my practice and this can be displayed in my strong work ethic. I thrive in fast paced and challenging environments, as my experience acting as a preceptor and charge nurse can demonstrate. I am searching for a unit or setting with a strong team mentality that can help me grow as a nurse but also share my many years of nursing experience with those around me. General Skills Assume leadership roles while functioning as an active and supportive team member Ability to adapt to change, a high pace environment, and exposure to stress Passionate and genuine, while providing individualized and family centered care Expert at IV placement including the use of ultrasound guided placement Trained in the use of Impella, IABP, CRRT, and post open heart surgeries
NxStage Super User
Rose Medical Center June 2014 - Current
• Create and update CRRT policies to reflect current system
• Train and support staff on use of NxStage
• Act as a resource for complications or difficult situations involving NxStage
Relief ICU Charge Nurse Rose Medical Center
Rose Medical Center August 2018 - Current
• Respond to manage Rapid Response and Code Blue alerts
• Act as a resource to all nursing staff throughout the hospital
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the ICU unit
Relief Charge Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital April 2015 - December 2017
● Balance staffing matrix to unit's nurse to patient ratio
● Act as charge nurse on other Med-Surg units as hospital needs require
● Precept and act as a resource to new staff members
Safety Coordinator
University of Colorado Hospital August 2014 - December 2017
● Attend quarterly meetings
● Perform Hazardous Safety Rounds
● Educate staff on safety hazards, concerns, and potential problems
Relief Charge Nurse
Mayo Clinic May 2012-March 2014
● Manage staffing requirements according to unit's case mix
● Act as a resource for questions on best practices and routines
● Initiate improvements in task management and efficiency of all co-workers
Chair of Coordinating Council
Mayo Clinic November 2013-March 2014
● Lead monthly meetings involving all other chairs of unit committees
● Plan educational in-services pertaining to specific needs in staff development
● Represent co-workers in presenting areas of concern to members of administration
Continuous Improvement Committee
Mayo Clinic May 2012-August 2013
● Collect and analyze data from audits of patient satisfaction, hospital practices
● Strategize ideas or processes on how to improve areas in need
● Implement policies to improve unit functionality and patient satisfaction