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Stacie Galata

So Jordan,UT
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
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Stacie Galata

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a variety of environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Staffers Inc.
Sandy, UT

RN
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Updated patient charts using kinnser charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 1 patient daily.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and car
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
  • Cared for patients in 30 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 32 patients each day in high-volume VA setting.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Led successful 3-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Provided exceptional care to 3 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Led successful 3 person team including CNAs.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 12 patients each day in high-volume SNF setting..
  • Cared for patients in 30bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Updated patient charts using Point-click care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.

Intermountain Healthcare
Sandy, UT

RN IHC
04.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including wound vacs and wound care procedures.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as [Number] patients each day in high-volume [Type] setting.
  • Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Administered PT/INR testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and coumadin dosing.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Utilized behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Draper Rehabilitation
Sandy, UT

RN Staff Nurse
04.2014 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Administered PT/INR testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment in coumadin.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Updated patient charts using software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in computer system.
  • Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management..
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.

South Davis Community Hospital
Bountiful, UT

RN
01.2011 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Updated patient charts using software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over patients daily.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including wound vacs and Iv procedures.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Delivered pro care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.per care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

RN
07.2004 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Education

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2000

Skills

  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Precepting
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Triaging
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Shared Governance
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Home Visits
  • Hearing Screenings

Certification

  • RN license 20 years.
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Timeline

RN

Staffers Inc.
05.2020 - Current

RN IHC

Intermountain Healthcare
04.2019 - 05.2020

RN Staff Nurse

Draper Rehabilitation
04.2014 - 04.2019

RN

South Davis Community Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2013

RN

University Of Utah
07.2004 - 03.2011

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

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