Charge RN and nursing leader with broad experience in telemetry, med/surg, home health, and float pool setting. Supports staffing, patient flow, interdisciplinary communication, safety standards, and timely escalation of changing patient needs while maintaining clear documentation and calm unit coordination.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Charge RN
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Az
06.2025 - Current
Facilitated patient assignments and staffing decisions during daily charge shifts to optimize unit operations.
Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and care teams to address and meet patient needs effectively.
Monitored patient flow and adjusted admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Assisted nurses with clinical questions, priorities, and unit coverage.
Supported nurses with clinical questions, priorities, and unit coverage.
Enforced infection control, safety, and hospital policy standards.
Addressed urgent patient changes and escalated critical concerns to leadership for timely resolution.
Float Pool RN
St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2013 - 06.2025
Functioned as an in-house registry RN across Telemetry, Med/Surg, Neurology, Psych, ER, Oncology, Post Procedural, and Transplant units, ensuring high-quality patient care and support in diverse clinical settings.
Assessed patient conditions for St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center acute care units.
Developed nursing care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses under hospital protocols.
Certified new employees on hospital policies and procedures during training and orientation, facilitating smooth onboarding and adherence to care standards.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Arrowhead North Surgery Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
Provided comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Collaborated with administration and physicians to streamline OR processes and elevate care standards.
Initiated and monitored interdisciplinary quality and performance improvement programs to enhance patient outcomes.
RN Case Manager, Home Health RN
Everest Hospice
Surprise, Arizona
03.2018 - 02.2020
Coordinated start of care, resumption of care, and recertifications to ensure seamless patient transitions.
Gathered medical history and medication regimen to inform development and implementation of individualized care plans
Delivered in-home nursing care tailored to diverse patient needs
Telemetry Travel RN
Mountain Vista Medical Center
Mesa, Arizona
01.2012 - 03.2013
Executed care and removal of arterial and venous sheaths, ensuring patient safety and comfort
Delivered care for chest pain patients and implemented stroke prevention strategies, enhancing patient outcomes
Adapted quickly to Mountain Vista Medical Center unit protocols and patient flow.
Delivered bedside nursing care for acute medical and surgical patients.
Administered medications and monitored reactions per physician orders.
Registry RN
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2012
Delivered patient-centered care as Registry RN in home health and multiple PCUs, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized treatment plans.
Provided comprehensive care in telemetry and Med/Surg units across diverse hospitals in Arizona, adapting to various patient needs and clinical environments.
Delivered bedside care for Concentric Healthcare Solutions registry assignments.
Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
Administered medications and monitored treatment responses.
RN/House Manager - Tele, Med/Surg Units
Trillium Hospital
04.2008 - 03.2012
Managed operations of 80-bed facility, ensuring efficient patient flow and care delivery.
Deliver care for a broad range of patients, including ventilated & intubated patients
Closely monitor effectiveness of intravenous drips, and cardiac monitoring
Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, facilitating smooth transitions and continuity of care.
Assessed staffing needs and assigned floor responsibilities, optimizing resource allocation for patient care.
Served as an emergency code team RN.
Assist physicians with procedures including bronchoscopy and central line placement