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Ricky Van Denend

Spokane Valley,WA

Summary

Registered Nurse with a background in critical care. Equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Well-versed in critical care procedures, advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and diligent practice.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, As Needed School Nurse

Medical Lake School District
10.2024 - Current
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

The Medical Center of Aurora
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
  • Administered life saving medications such as vasopressor's accurately and effectively, per doctor's orders.
  • Cared for various types of wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing. Along with preventative care of turns, barrier cream and regular chlorihexidine gluconate bed bathes.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Handled ventilator support, chest tubes, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, central lines, Belmont Mass Blood Transfer, Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, ZOLL's intravenous tempature management system, as well as PrismaPro and PrismaMax Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Machines.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Compassionate
  • Strong Communicator
  • Integrating Teamwork
  • Intravenous Insertion and Management
  • Therapy Management
  • Medication Administration

Certification

  • Compact Registered Nurse License / Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Professions and Occupations

Expires: 09/30/2026

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) / American Heart Association

Expires: 07/31/2026

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) / American Heart Association

Expires: 07/31/2026

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) / Emergency Nurses Association

Expires: 12/31/2027


Accomplishments

The Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) Foundation Award Nominee

Timeline

Registered Nurse, As Needed School Nurse

Medical Lake School District
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

The Medical Center of Aurora
08.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trinity Christian College

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