Rebecca Zarse
RAYMORE,Missouri
Summary
Results-driven registered nurse with expertise in critical thinking and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create effective care plans that enhance patient safety and recovery in high-pressure settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and IV therapies per physician directives.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery and understanding.
- Assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to medical staff.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps to ensure precise medication dosages and patient safety.
- Initiated IV access for blood draws and medication administration.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans that improved patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergencies, providing immediate care and support to stabilize patients. including airway obstructions, cardiac arrests, and shock.
ICU Nurse
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Monitored vital signs and responded to patient needs in high-pressure environments to ensure timely care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in emergency interventions, delivering essential support during life-threatening situations to stabilize patients.
- Initiated resuscitation measures following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
- Documented patient progress and communicated critical changes to healthcare team to facilitate effective treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurt/Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, MO08-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Charting documentation
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Research Medical Center
02.2012 - Current
ICU Nurse
Research Medical Center
07.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurt/Research College of Nursing