Robyn Denson
Pleasant Grove,US
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with over three decades of rich clinical experience, specializing in perioperative nursing, infusion therapy, and patient education. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and clinical decision-making skills, bolstered by advanced health assessment capabilities. Passionately committed to integrating evidence-based practice and patient advocacy into advanced care, aiming to elevate patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR / CHARGE NURSE, TOTAL JOINT COORDINATOR
Provo Surgical Center
Provo, UT
10.2023 - Current
- Provide perioperative care for same-day surgical patients
- Serve as charge nurse by evaluating surgical workflows to optimize resource allocation, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Coordinated the joint replacement program, achieving measurable improvements in patient outcomes through adherence to evidence-based protocols.
INFUSION SERVICES NURSE
American Fork Hospital
American Fork, UT
07.2014 - 10.2023
- Administered infusion therapy for oncology, hematology, and OB patients
- Inserted and managed PICC lines
- Educated patients and families regarding infusion treatments
OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR, PRECEPTOR
Timpview Ambulatory Surgical Center
American Fork, UT
05.2015 - 03.2023
- Circulated in perioperative and endoscopy services
- Precepted new hires, supporting professional development
- Delivered pre-, intra-, and postoperative nursing care
TELEPHONE TRIAGE NURSE
Revere Health Women's Center
Pleasant Grove, UT
11.2013 - 05.2016
NURSING INSTRUCTOR, SIMULATION LAB
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Taught obstetrical nursing skills using high-fidelity simulation
- Mentored nursing students in clinical judgment and patient care
LABOR & DELIVERY STAFF NURSE, PRECEPTOR
American Fork Hospital
American Fork, UT
04.2004 - 11.2014
LABOR & DELIVERY STAFF NURSE
Baptist Hospital
Nashville, TN
01.1999 - 01.2001
LABOR & DELIVERY STAFF NURSE, PRECEPTOR
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.1993 - 01.1997
OFFICE NURSE
Dees, Albe and Echemendia OB/GYN
Dunwoody, GA
08.1992 - 03.1993
FLOAT POOL NURSE
Kootenai Medical Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID
01.1992
- ICU, CCU, Pediatrics, Med/Surg
FLOAT POOL NURSE
Deaconess Hospital
Spokane, WA
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Telemetry, ACU, Med/Surg
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID08-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID05-1992
General Studies
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Advanced health assessment
- Perioperative nursing
- Infusion therapy
- Patient education
- Crisis management
- Clinical decision making
- Leadership
- Medical record review
- Telephone triage
- EMR updating
- Strong clinical judgment
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Utah State Board of Nursing - Active
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Utah State Board of Nursing- Active
Timeline
OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR / CHARGE NURSE, TOTAL JOINT COORDINATOR
Provo Surgical Center
10.2023 - Current
OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR, PRECEPTOR
Timpview Ambulatory Surgical Center
05.2015 - 03.2023
NURSING INSTRUCTOR, SIMULATION LAB
Brigham Young University
08.2014 - 01.2016
INFUSION SERVICES NURSE
American Fork Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2023
TELEPHONE TRIAGE NURSE
Revere Health Women's Center
11.2013 - 05.2016
LABOR & DELIVERY STAFF NURSE, PRECEPTOR
American Fork Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2014
LABOR & DELIVERY STAFF NURSE
Baptist Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
LABOR & DELIVERY STAFF NURSE, PRECEPTOR
Northside Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1997
OFFICE NURSE
Dees, Albe and Echemendia OB/GYN
08.1992 - 03.1993
FLOAT POOL NURSE
Kootenai Medical Center
01.1992
FLOAT POOL NURSE
Deaconess Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1992
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Idaho College
General Studies
Brigham Young University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CURRENT GOALS
- Completed FNP program at University of Phoenix
- Certified through AANP FNP certification exam
- Engaged in evidence-based coursework: advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and primary care management
- Accomplished review of Sarah Michelle FNP resources, StatPearls, and UpToDate for certification preparation