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Pamela Sturgell

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with more than 27 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
02.2012 - 07.2023
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Nurse

Vita Heaven
02.2014 - 03.2020
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Special Event Representative

MGM Grand
01.2013 - 01.2016

Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.

  • Coordinated with coworkers to help customers, achieving efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
  • Greeted guests and welcomed patrons in support of company service policy.
  • Assisted with special events by working premieres, private screenings and charity events.

Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Portland VA Medical Center
04.2003 - 02.2012
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Staff Nurse

Columbia Memorial Hospital
06.1996 - 04.2003
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Clatsop Community College
Astoria, OR
06.1996

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Case Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Patient Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Positive Attitude
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Nurse

Vita Heaven
02.2014 - 03.2020

Special Event Representative

MGM Grand
01.2013 - 01.2016

Staff Nurse

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
02.2012 - 07.2023

Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Portland VA Medical Center
04.2003 - 02.2012

Staff Nurse

Columbia Memorial Hospital
06.1996 - 04.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

Clatsop Community College
Pamela Sturgell