I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Prepared to bring talent, leadership and expertise to a growing health careers program, I am looking forward to a dynamic and challenging experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical and Apprenticeship Coordinator
Community College Of Denver
11.2023 - Current
Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
BLS CPR Instructor
CCD - Health Careers Academy
06.2023 - 07.2023
Improved CPR course completion rates by teaching engaging lesson plans and hands-on activities.
Enhanced student retention of CPR knowledge through scenario-based training exercises and demonstrations.
Assist as needed and remained flexible to the needs of the academy
Nurse Aide Program Coordinator
Community College Of Denver
12.2022 - Current
Signing complete and accurate proof of training affidavits for each student who has successfully completed training, maintaining records of affidavits, and reporting to the Board names of all individuals who have satisfactorily completed a training program within thirty days of program completion.
Collaborates with Director of Nursing Education Programs and Department Chair to prepare BON Annual Report and prepares for site visits.
Monitors instructor and student clinical files checklist for completion/compliance to satisfy clinical and Board of Nursing (BON) requirements and communicates non-compliance issues with Chair.
Requests rotations in My Clinical Exchange and assists students with entering information, assists chair with scheduling students’ clinical rotations, submits compliance attestations, and helps build and maintain relationships with clinical sites.
Assists with securing written agreements between administration of the Nursing programs and outside providers of clinical resources.
Assists in tracking enrollment, attrition, testing, and post-graduate data.
Supports student success by assisting with information sessions, registration, and guidance with the state testing process.
Provides safe keeping of permanent files and ensures files meeting regulatory requirements.
Respond to requests made by the program director, work collegially and professionally with others on staff, complete other duties as assigned and provides an outstanding role model for students.
Registered Nurse
Craig Hospital
12.2009 - 09.2017
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options during their rehabilitation and recovery of traumatic brain and/or spinal cord injuries.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Staff Registered Professional Nurse
Calvary Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2009
Practiced in a palliative care hospital specializing in end-stage disease processes specifically cancer, including care of non-cancer complicated wound care patients
Assumed Charge Nurse role when necessary
Utilizing Cancer Care Technicians, oversaw patient care by planning and evaluating care/ outcomes, in addition to, simultaneously providing direct patient care
Provided orientation and education to patients and families regarding hospital/department/unit and patient care procedures, as it pertains.
Charge Registered Nurse
Highline Rehabilitation And Care Community
04.2006 - 02.2008
Managed 30 bed subacute rehabilitation unit, including delegating tasks to support staff, CNAs and LPNs, to provide integral individualized patient care.
IV care including: starting, fluids, and medications, this includes: PICC line use and care, implanted ports, and Central Line blood draws
Wound care techniques including: clean, sterile, wound vacs, complicated
Utilized an interdisciplinary team method coordinating care with physicians, social workers, dietary, activities, and outside sources
Assessed, planned, treated, & documented implementing nursing theory & practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2005 - 03.2006
Oversaw QMAP's patient care and medication administration
Completed monthly wellness visits & assessments of all residents
Reviewed and updated MARS & POS monthly and weekly if needed
Completed new admission paperwork and assessments
Coordinated with physicians, families, & outside sources to advocate for patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Denver, CO
05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2005
Skills
Clinical instruction and technique demonstration
Mentoring proficiency and providing constructive feedback
Active listening
Individualized instruction while working with care team
Educational needs assessments of staff and/or patients
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Active Registered Nurse - Colorado - # 175974
AHA Certified CPR BLS Provider - expires 12/2024
AHA BLS CPR Instructor - expires 05/2025
Clinical Scholar - obtained February 2024
Timeline
Clinical and Apprenticeship Coordinator
Community College Of Denver
11.2023 - Current
BLS CPR Instructor
CCD - Health Careers Academy
06.2023 - 07.2023
Nurse Aide Program Coordinator
Community College Of Denver
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Craig Hospital
12.2009 - 09.2017
Staff Registered Professional Nurse
Calvary Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2009
Charge Registered Nurse
Highline Rehabilitation And Care Community
04.2006 - 02.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
03.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Active Registered Nurse - Colorado - # 175974
AHA Certified CPR BLS Provider - expires 12/2024
AHA BLS CPR Instructor - expires 05/2025
Clinical Scholar - obtained February 2024
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