Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience in pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care. Skilled in precepting, relief charge nurse support, reporting, and documentation. Committed to patient safety, efficient workflow, and high-quality care.
Overview
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1
Certification
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
GI Consultants
Reno, Nevada
03.2000 - Current
Cross-trained for patient care in the pre/intra/post procedural areas.
Trained in moderate sedation.
Patient monitoring and assessment during sedation and recovery.
Patient education pre and post procedure.
Post procedure follow-up calls.
Relieved charge nurse and supported daily clinical operations.
Precepted and oriented new employees to clinical workflows and patient care practices.
Performed Cancer reporting to Nevada Cancer Registry.
Registered Nurse
Reno Allergy and Asthma
Reno, Nevada
11.1998 - 03.2000
Provided Immunotherapy injections to manage patient allergies and improve overall health outcomes.
Facilitated outpatient allergy and asthma assessments, treatment plans, and patient education to enhance understanding and compliance.
Conducted allergy testing and peak flow tests to accurately assess patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Orange County
Orange, California
02.1981 - 02.1996
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients, addressing individual health needs and improving patient outcomes.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Delivered personalized home care to patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and adherence to care plans.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Participated in task force identifying patients potentially exposed to AIDS through blood transfusions, educating patients and families on testing procedures and implications.