Professional Nurse with dedicated time and experience in Emergency medicine, interventional procedures, recovery room, critical care, case management and air medical transport.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager Of Clinical Practices
Global Medical Response
11.2022 - Current
Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
Promoted Safety culture through enhanced reporting, resolution and team feedback in real time.
Maintained and pushed clinical excellence through collaboration and continuing education of evidence based care in air medical transport for both Rotor wing and fixed wing assets.
Chief Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
05.2018 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care protocols and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
Developed strong relationships with referring facilities, facilitating seamless coordination of patient transfers.
Enhanced team communication and collaboration through regular training sessions and debriefings.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating their suggestions into daily operations.
Contributed to a culture of safety by actively participating in risk management activities and promoting adherence to standardized procedures.
Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on clinical skills and decision-making processes to enhance overall team performance.
Participated in ongoing education initiatives to maintain currency in nursing practice trends, regulatory guidelines, and emerging technologies.
Managed flight nurse scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours and minimizing overtime costs.
Oversaw the safe transport of critically ill patients, ensuring timely delivery of life-saving interventions.
Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Flight Nurse
Global Medical Response
12.2016 - Current
Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Performed advanced clinical interventions as needed to stabilize patients during transport, improving their chances for recovery upon arrival at receiving facilities.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Utilized advanced flight nursing knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care in challenging environments while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
Maintained a safe and secure environment for patients during high-stress situations such as emergency landings or turbulence.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating nursing care for critical patients.
Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall effectiveness of air medical service delivery.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
House Supervisor
Northern Nevada Medical Center
02.2015 - 08.2019
Supervise and direct the care team in orchestrating specific patient care as well as the overall well-being of the entire hospital.
Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.
Conducted regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
ER RN - Clinical Supervisor
Northern Nevada Medical Center
07.2013 - 08.2019
Emergency Room Nursing patient care
Developing and carrying out Nursing Plan of Care for Emergency Room patients
Assisting in the diagnostic, treatment and follow up care phases of patient care
Advocating for all patient needs and special considerations
Supervisor Responsibilities assisting the serving Director with ensuring quality patient care is delivered by utilizing an effective budget, Staff education, nurturing a just culture and physician collaboration.
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY RN
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 11.2016
Interventional Radiology Nursing care
Coordinating diagnostic and interventional procedures with multidisciplinary team members
Providing adult and pediatric patients undergoing interventional procedures and diagnostic exams comfort by providing safe, effective procedural sedation
Assisting with and caring for adult and pediatric anesthesia cases
Coordinating and providing care to pt’s scheduled for interventional, endovascular, and diagnostic procedures including Angiography, endovascular, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine including cardiac stress testing, X-Ray and ultrasound.
CASE MANAGER RN
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
Clinical review and Peer reviews for hospital reimbursement
Transport arrangement and higher level of care arrangement for the critically ill patient requiring specialty consultation and higher level or care
Facilitation of timely discharges from the acute care setting, with appropriate level of care arranged for discharge planning
Securing authorization of proceedures, exams, discharge plans, transport, acute care stay for commercial insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid.
PACU RN
Surgery Center of Reno
06.2013 - 06.2015
Care of the immediate post-op patient
Managing artificial airways, insertion of intermediate artificial airways
Emerging patients from anesthesia care, directly assuming full patient care and responsibility from the anesthesiologist
Formulating and modifying care plans for a variety of surgical procedures and pain intervention.
RN, ER
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 12.2014
Emergency Room Nursing patient care
Developing and carrying out Nursing plan of care for Emergency Room patients
Advocating for patient needs
Assisting in the diagnostic, treatment and follow up care phases of patient care
Filling in as charge nurse
Responding to codes in all areas of the hospital
Triage service of patients presenting to the Emergency Department for care
Designated Charge Nurse
Served on Nursing Council, ED task force sit in, Transformational care ER representative, Transformational Care ER lead.
TRAVEL RN
On Assignment Nurse Travel
01.2011 - 04.2011
Emergency Room Nursing patient care as a travel RN.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
College of Southern Idaho School of Nursing
Twin Falls, ID
12.2007
Skills
8 years of experience in the field of Emergency Nursing and care Proficient ability to plan and organize the Emergency Department Effective in delivering quality, evidence-based practice medicine to critically ill emergency room patients Great ability to create a positive work environment in the care and management of of critically ill patients and family members in the emergency department Outstanding ability to organize, coordinate and carry out care of complex patients requiring interventional or diagnostic needs Profound organization, interpersonal, and delegation skills
Operations
Staff Training and Development
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Performance Management
Staff Supervision
Goals and performance
Personnel Management
Leadership skills
Policies and Procedures
Training and coaching
References
Dr. Jennifer Wilson MD, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV, 775-770-3188
Karen Cole, PA-C, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV, 775-770-3188
Keri Piper, RN Manager, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV, Please see attached document
Shelby Hunt, RN MSN MHA, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sparks, NV, 775-356-4040
Carla Adams, RN MSN, CNO of Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sparks, NV, 775-356-4008
Jennifer Brown, RN BSN, Surgery Center of Reno, Reno, NV, 775-336-6900
Certification
Certified Flight Registered Nurse, BCEN - May 2018-current (expires May 2026)
CMTE, AAMS - April 2023- Current (expires December 31, 2026)