Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in the field of Medical/Telemetry, Progressive Care Units, eating disorder treatment center and as a clinical coordinator helping clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions with efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IDD Registered Nurse Coordinator
PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado)
11.2022 - Current
Manage and supervise care for up to 100+ clients on the DD and CES/SLS waivers in the home during quarterly supervisory visits
Utilize Microsoft Teams to collaborate care with caregivers and clients
Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating nursing skills to direct service providers, and maintaining detailed records.
Streamlined communication with physicians to obtain orders, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt updates on patient conditions and medications.
Educated and assessed competency of caregivers in skills such as medication administration, G-tube care, straight catheterization, PICC line care, etc.
Perform QMAP education and assessed caregiver competency annually
Evaluated staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
Ensured client's electronic health record and care is accurate, and within compliance of the State of Colorado Rules and Regulations
Trained and precepted a new IDD RN on all aspects of necessary tasks and responsibilities
Registered Nurse
Eating Recovery Center
05.2021 - 02.2023
Supported and cared for patients with anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, anxiety depression ranging from all ages (children, adolescents, adults)
Inserted NG tubes and initiated enteral nutrition feeds
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, and able to de-escalate situations.
Floated to all units within the facility including Intensive Treatment Unit and Child and Adolescent Unit
Registered Nurse
Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
Medical and Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit
Managed care of 4-6 patients per night with varying diagnoses
Managed care of acute, complex medical and telemetry patients ranging from chest pain, respiratory failure, COVID, CHF, ETOH withdrawal, post cardiac catheterization, BIPAP, ostomies, stroke/TIA, sepsis, restraints, G/J tubes, wound care, PICC lines, renal failure, blood transfusions
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO
05.2019
Skills
Administering oral, IV, IM medicines
Diabetes management
IV insertion and IV drug therapy management
Telemetry certified and trained
Insertion of urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes
Mental Health and Eating Disorders Knowledge
Wound care
Suicide Prevention
Clinical Leadership
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Colorado (2019-present)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (2021-present)
Timeline
IDD Registered Nurse Coordinator
PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado)
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eating Recovery Center
05.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Registered Nurse, State of Colorado (2019-present)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (2021-present)