Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Staff RN
Sandstone Healthcare Center
Nephi, UT
06.2023 - 02.2024
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
Dental Assistant
Pleasant Grove, UT
01.2014 - 01.2018
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.