RITA ROLWES
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Abrazo Central Campus
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Intake RN
Centurion Health Care
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Inmate population.
RN Case Manager
Copper Hills Youth Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Phoenix St. Lukes Medical Center
08.2008 - 07.2016
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IASkills
- Mental Health Care
- Patient Education
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Test Interpretations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Intravenous Therapy
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Infection control measures
Certification
- Arizona Registered Nurse License #061148
- Basic Life Support - Current
- ACLS - Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
12.2022 - 06.2023
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Abrazo Central Campus
06.2022 - 10.2022
Intake RN
Centurion Health Care
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN Case Manager
Copper Hills Youth Center
09.2018 - 03.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Phoenix St. Lukes Medical Center
08.2008 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
- Arizona Registered Nurse License #061148
- Basic Life Support - Current
- ACLS - Current
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