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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Patients' Hospital Of Redding
Redding, CA
05.2014 - 05.2022
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Performed extensive pre-op health histories, blood draws and EKG's, and arranged for various other pre-op testing for surgeons and the anesthesiologist prior to patients' surgeries.
Initiated multiple peripheral IV's every week for patients for their surgery.
Performed various nursing duties as required for the patient both pre-op and post-op on the Med/Surg unit,
RN Staff Nurse
Trinity Hospital
Weaverville, CA
08.2012 - 05.2014
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.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
RN Staff Nurse
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, CA
06.2003 - 02.2012
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
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.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.