Registered nurse in designated a Magnet® facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2006.
Nationally verified Level I Trauma Center, designated by the American College of Surgeons. Proficient in caring for trauma, stroke, stemi, burn and wound time-critical diagnoses at high volume trauma center with over 70 bed emergency department.
Obtained duel certification in ultrasound intravenous peripheral catheter placement. Proficient at peripheral IV placement in all emergent situations, pulled into time-critical diagnosis to perform this task as one of the few certified on staff.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
03.2021 - 03.2024
Level 1 Trauma Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons with multiple ER ambulance bays and two helicopter landing pads; Level 1 Comprehensive Stroke Center
Responsibilities including triaging, assessing, and managing patient care in a hospital with a diverse area of low-income adult and pediatric patients
Prioritizing traumatic, oncologic, neurologic, cardiac, psychiatric and geriatric patients
Provided emotional support to parents and their families in challenging circumstances, frequently recognized for compassion and patient satisfaction
Skilled at managing life sustaining devices such as ventilators, rapid infusers and defibrillators
Responsible for triaging radio calls and walk-in nurse driven critical diagnoses, including trauma, stroke and STEMI
Frequently staffed as lead nurse in rapid triaging area and primary nurse in level 1 critical care patients
Voted employee of the month by peers and leadership.
Adjunct Instructor - Medical Assistant Program
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, MO
07.2018 - 01.2021
Taught collegiate level Human Body, Medical Terminology and Medical Professional Issues courses biweekly
Prepare and provide materials and lessons to facilitate curriculum
Complete grade books on a timely basis.
Certified Medical Assistant – Float Pool
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
05.2018 - 12.2019
Piloted a scribe program for the University of Kansas Plastic Surgery Department
Maintained accurate records of patient status in Epic electronic medical record (EMR) and reported to provider
Traveled between clinical locations giving coverage to various providers in a variety of specialties.
Lead Medical Scribe – Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
04.2015 - 04.2019
Acted as a liaison between Emergency Department physicians and staff to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
Held leadership responsibilities including assisting in
interviewing candidates, precepting new hires and scheduling of the scribe department
Performed documentation of the clinical encounter with the patient(s) and diagnostics studies in Meditech EMR
Gathered information from the patient visit and partnered with the physician to deliver efficient patient care
Patient Care Assistant
After Hours Pediatrics
Overland Park, KS
04.2016 - 04.2018
Collected vital signs, past medical history and history of present illness
Collected laboratory swabs and processed results in the in-clinic lab.
Assured patients’ EHR and files were complete and intact upon arrival and after departure
Sanitized patient areas between patients and kept clinic areas well-stocked.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Research College of Nursing
12.2020
Technical Certificate (CMA) -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS) - Cellular Biology
University of Kansas
12.2016
Skills
Triage
Communication
Pediatric Care
Resource Utilization
Procedure improvement
Life Support
Infusers
Diagnostic Assessment
Team Supervision
Defibrillators
Teaching
Curriculum Development
Medical Terminology
Peripheral IV Insertion
Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Insertion
Timed Critical Diagnoses
Trauma
Affiliations
Graduated Magma Cum Laude from accelerated BSN program
Desktop Support Specialist II at University Of Kansas Health System-Olathe HealthDesktop Support Specialist II at University Of Kansas Health System-Olathe Health
Charge Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System, Health CampusCharge Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System, Health Campus
Patient Financial Services Representative at University Of Kansas Health SystemPatient Financial Services Representative at University Of Kansas Health System