Dedicated and compassionate nurse with over 10 years of experience in critical and family care. Committed to providing exceptional, dignified care and emotional support to patients and their families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
HCA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Recover open heart patients after CABG, valve replacements and other surgeries
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures; central lines, trialysis catheters and emergency chest tubes and intubations
Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in a critical care setting
Set up and monitor life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines and oxygen delivery devices
Evaluates patient's assessment record and lab data results to determine whether an emergency intervention is necessary
Collaborates with professionals across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan
Registered Nurse, ICU/CVICU
Dignity Health
11.2021 - 12.2023
Recover open heart patients after CABG, valve replacements and other surgeries
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures; central lines, trialysis catheters and emergency chest tubes and intubations
Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in critical care settings
Set up and monitor life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines and oxygen delivery devices
Collaborates with professionals across the organization to formulate integrated care plans
CRRT, Impella and code chill certified
Critical Care Float Nurse
MountainView Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Working in four different ICU settings including MICU, CVICU, NSICU and ER
Able to apply strong critical thinking, skills and actions regardless of the assigned unit
Evaluates patient's assessment, condition and lab results to determine whether an emergency intervention is necessary
Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in a critical care setting
Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2020
Recover open heart patients after CABG, valve replacements and other surgeries
Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures; central lines, trialysis catheters and emergency chest tubes and intubations
Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in acritical care setting
Set up and monitor life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines and oxygen delivery devices
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2020
Initiated assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care
Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and performed treatments to ensure patient comfort and recovery
Registered Nurse- Home Health & Hospice Case Manager
Ashby Home Health and Hospice
09.2016 - 11.2016
Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans
Worked as a patient advocate between patients, their families, and healthcare providers
Visited patients at home to manage medication and treatments, provide wound care and diabetic monitoring as well as supervising the assigned LPNs and CNAs.
LPN
Ashby Home Health
09.2015 - 09.2016
Visited patients in their homes to manage medications, monitor INR and blood glucose
Provided wound care and rehab support for patients post stroke, injury or surgery
Worked closely with supervising registered nurse to proved best care for patients.
LPN-Acute care
South Davis Community Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Worked with, cared for and managed symptoms related to traumatic brain injuries and respiratory conditions
Provided ventilation support, wound care and medication administration to patients; pediatric and adult
Worked closely with respiratory and physical therapy to maximize patient's care, progress and potential recovery.
Hospice LPN
Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
01.2015 - 08.2015
Identified patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the physician's orders and plan of care and VNA Hospice policies and procedures
Reinforced appropriate interventions, medications, effects and side effects to patient as directed by the RN
Provided physical, emotional, spiritual encouragement and support to patient and their support system through on going education, personal care assistance, active listening, validation of feelings and hospice presence.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
04.2012 - 01.2015
Provided high-quality care as a CNA within an acute hospice care facility
Worked as a team alongside RN's with proper communication and documentation
Performed bed baths and all personal care to maintain patient's comfort
Provided kindness, compassion and understanding to the patient and their support system.
Legal Receptionist
Morgan & Weisbrod
07.2007 - 11.2011
Performed standard office tasks, such as answering phones, filing and maintaining records, copying documents, scheduling appointments and answering questions for visitors and clients.
EMT/Medic
Allstate EMS
04.2006 - 07.2007
Provide emergency care/first aid in a high stress, fast paced environment
Prepared patients for transport via ambulance in a safe manner.
EMS Dispatcher
Care First EMS
07.2005 - 04.2006
Dispatched calls for transportation of patients to facilities and clinics.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing-Chicago
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Nightingale School of Nursing
Ogden, UT
08.2015
LPN Certificate -
Adult and Community Education School of Practical Nursing
Vero Beach, FL
01.2014
Associate of Science -
Brookhaven College
Flower Mound, TX
05.2013
Skills
Critical Care Nursing
Compassionate Care
Collaborative Teamwork
Family Support
Certification
1128217, Texas, RN license
RN90957, Nevada, RN license
05/31/25, BLS
12/31/25, ACLS
Awards
DAISY Award, 04/01/18
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
HCA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU/CVICU
Dignity Health
11.2021 - 12.2023
Critical Care Float Nurse
MountainView Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse- Home Health & Hospice Case Manager
Ashby Home Health and Hospice
09.2016 - 11.2016
LPN
Ashby Home Health
09.2015 - 09.2016
LPN-Acute care
South Davis Community Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Hospice LPN
Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
01.2015 - 08.2015
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
04.2012 - 01.2015
Legal Receptionist
Morgan & Weisbrod
07.2007 - 11.2011
EMT/Medic
Allstate EMS
04.2006 - 07.2007
EMS Dispatcher
Care First EMS
07.2005 - 04.2006
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Nightingale School of Nursing
LPN Certificate -
Adult and Community Education School of Practical Nursing
Registered Nurse, MICU/Registered Nurse, CVICU at Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinRegistered Nurse, MICU/Registered Nurse, CVICU at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin