Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through seven years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
05.2022 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Registered Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
03.2020 - 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.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Certified nursing assistant
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
05.2017 - 02.2020
Accountable for checking patient’s vital signs and blood glucose levels in a timely manner and reporting the results to the nurse, bathing patients, assisting patients to ambulate, and providing basic care measures.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Delivery Driver
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
07.2015 - 01.2017
Focus on customer service, contributed to weekly inventory process.
Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
Team Leader
Freedom Station Family Fun Center
02.2014 - 07.2015
Responsible for daily functions from opening to close, ordering and imputing inventory using excel spreadsheet, customer service, and problem solving.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Education
AAs Nursing -
Yavapai Community College
12.2019
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
12.2016
Skills
Decision-Making
Care Coordination
Clinical Leadership
Team Leadership
Patient Advocacy
EMR Systems
Critical Care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Ultrasound IV
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
03.2020 - Current
Certified nursing assistant
Yavapai Regional Medical Center East
05.2017 - 02.2020
Delivery Driver
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
07.2015 - 01.2017
Team Leader
Freedom Station Family Fun Center
02.2014 - 07.2015
AAs Nursing -
Yavapai Community College
Yavapai College
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Ultrasound IV
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