Passionate Surgical Intensive Care RN who is dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients during the most challenging points of their lives and Nursing Clinical Instructor who focuses on safety and promotes curiosity among students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University
08.2024 - Current
Implemented safe nursing practice among nursing students while following evidence-based practice.
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse
MyMichigan
05.2021 - Current
Managing critical patients during their stay in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Advocating for patients and family during interdisciplinary rounds
Understanding and carrying out physician orders
Assisting physicians with bedside procedures
Working alongside my nursing team to provide help as needed
Providing patient education to deepen patient's understanding of their current situation
Exercise Physiologist
Lutheran Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2021
Leading Cardiac Rehabilitation classes and designing exercise prescriptions for outpatients after their cardiac procedure
Performing Stress Tests for both inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Cardiologist
Monitoring and performing ECGs for both inpatients and outpatients
Placement and education of External Cardiac Monitors for patients being discharged
Training and education of new staff upon hire
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2016
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
Teamwork Skills
Intensive Care Experience
Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
Hands-on clinical instruction
Student outcomes management
Advising students
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Saginaw Valley State University
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
MyMichigan
05.2021 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Lutheran Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Colorado State University
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