Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Sydney Romero

Denison,IA

Summary

Registered Nurse with 5 years of combined years of healthcare experience across Long-Term Care, Emergency, and Medical-Surgical/Ortho/Trauma. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and adaptability, enhancing patient outcomes through detailed care protocols and innovative nursing practices. Committed to leveraging skills in teamwork and problem-solving to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Open and ready to advance in dynamic healthcare settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Ortho/Trauma

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence and well-being.
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills while attending to multiple patient needs simultaneously during busy shifts.

Emergency Room Technician

Myrtue Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergencies, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred them to the laboratory for testing.
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Delivered updates on patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Certified Nursing Assistant

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Dunlap Specialty Care
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2024

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Denison
05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Denison, IA
02.2022

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Advocating
  • Effective Communication

Certification

  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
  • Eager to further education with more certifications such as NRP, ENPC, SANE, MAB, etc.

References

  • Sarah Hamilton, 402-871-9750

                RN Nursing Preceptor- CHI Health Bergan Mercy

  • Heather Curnyn, 712-269-9113

                Charge Nurse & LPN Preceptor- Dunlap Specialty Care

  • Amy Igou, 712-790-7867

                Charge Nurse- GrapeTree Medical Staffing

  • Jennifer Lefeber, 712-579-0518

                Emergency Department Manager- Myrtue Medical Center

  • Kerri Klaahsen, 712-592-2492

                 Nurse Manager- Dunlap Specialty Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Ortho/Trauma

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2023 - Current

Emergency Room Technician

Myrtue Medical Center
11.2022 - 06.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Dunlap Specialty Care
07.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Capella University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Western Iowa Tech Community College
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
  • Eager to further education with more certifications such as NRP, ENPC, SANE, MAB, etc.
Sydney Romero