Dedicated Nurse with over 15 years experience. Important roles as charge nurse, rapid response, and code blue team with expertise in high-acuity ICU and trauma settings. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and safe care to support efficient outcomes. Strong leadership skills and ability to care for critically ill patients as well as their families and loved ones. Strong rapport with physicians, and able to provide collaborative care needed in complex patient cases.
Work History
Registered Nurse
Renown Health -Reno NV | 2011 - Current
Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care of critically injured trauma patients, as well as critically ill medical intensive care patients
Administer medications, IV therapies, and emergency treatments per provider orders and protocols. Including high risk and titratable medications
Serve on code blue and rapid response team
Serve as charge nurse for 28 bed intensive care unit
Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line placements, arterial line placements, chest tubes, intracranial monitoring and intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Precept new nurses on ICU workflows, clinical standards, and safe patient handoff practices.
Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Assist in the trauma bay with charting or hands on interventions when needed
Registered Nurse- Per Diem
Digestive Health Associates | 2016 - 2018
Assessed patient status, reviewed histories, and prepared charts for gastroenterology visits.
Educated patients on prep instructions, recovery guidance, and follow-up expectations.
Coordinated with providers, schedulers, and clinical staff to support efficient daily flow.
Prepared exam rooms, verified supplies, and maintained infection-control standards throughout procedures.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse- Per Diem
Flu Shot Clinic | 2017 - 2017
Administered flu vaccines across multiple locations, ensuring community access to essential immunizations
Registered Nurse -Per Diem
Northern Nevada Medical Center | 2012 - 2014
Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions using clinical judgment.
Administered medications and monitored responses, collaborate with medical team in care of patients.