Ryan Norris
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays. Diligent ICU Staff Nurse with demonstrated success in emerging patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented professional offering support and comfort to patients and families through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Veterans Administration
02.2010 - Current
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care as rapid response nurse.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Proficient in venous access using ultrasound guidance.
- Serve as charge nurse on a regular basis.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Occupational Health Nurse
Mobile Medical Corporation
05.2022 - Current
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Participated in company pre-employment drug screening via urine collection.
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Children's Psychiatric Hospital, UNM
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Filled in as Hospital Wide Supervisor to coordinate staffing and bed management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2011
Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2009
Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Decisive Leadership Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Nursing Care
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Occupational Health Protocol
- Administer Medication
- Drug Testing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Injury Evaluation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection Using Ultrasound Guidance
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Mobile Medical Corporation
05.2022 - Current
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Children's Psychiatric Hospital, UNM
04.2015 - 05.2022
Staff Nurse
Veterans Administration
02.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate of Nursing - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College