Caring nurse with two years of experience in the Veterans Affairs healthcare organization working with patients that are Veterans of the United States military. Adept at applying detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in holistic nursing care including physical, mental, social and educational aspects of nursing care for veteran patients and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
04.2020 - Current
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Cared for United States Military Veterans and their unique needs.
Used holistic nursing practice to care for patients in all aspects including physical, mental, social needs.
Managed entire unit of 25 patients as Charge Nurse often
Participated in interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, social workers, EMS, and other professionals to ensure best patient care.
Used exemplary time management skills on high acuity clinical setting.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, med/surg procedures and medication.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Clinical Experience
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2017 - 12.2019
Step Down Intensive Care Unit Preceptorship (168 HOURS) SAVAHCS; Tucson, AZ; Preceptor: Carri Baker, RN; Fall 2019
Public/Community Health (112 HOURS) Census Tract 31.02; Tucson, AZ; Fall 2019
Women/Children’s Nursing (135 HOURS)
Tucson Medical Center/Banner University Medical Center;Tucson, AZ; Spring 2019
Palliative Care Nursing (91 HOURS)
Various Community Locations; Yuma, AZ; Fall 2018
Mental Health Nursing (108 HOURS)
Various Community Locations; Yuma, AZ; Spring 2018
Critical Care Nursing (150 HOURS)
Yuma Regional Medical Center; Yuma, AZ; Spring 2018
Medical Surgical Nursing/Stroke Unit (180 HOURS) Yuma Regional Medical Center; Yuma, AZ; Fall 2017
Rehabilitation Nursing (135 HOURS)
Yuma Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Facility; Yuma, AZ; Spring 2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2019
Skills
Preventive Healthcare
Time Management
Charge Nurse Management
Time Management
High Level Computer Skills
Educating
Teaching
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Certification
BLS (renewed quarterly)
ACLS (renewed quarterly)
Continued Education and Training in Several areas of nursing and professionalism. Examples on request.