Tina Ketchum
Mesa,Az
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
- Preop Nurse, Pacu Nurse, Patient Experience Nurse
Registered Nurse
Desert Pain Institute
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Works closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of a team
- Manage direct care of patients, conduct assessments, and document care activities
- Meet pre, intra-operative and post-surgical patient needs.
Senior Clinical Specialist
Abbott
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Trained staff on clinical procedures, safety protocols, and documentation requirements
- Presented clinical study training materials to support safe use of medical devices
- Educated patients about proper use of SCS devices to reduce pain
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and staff throughout the trial and implant phase of SCS devices
- Community Education through health fairs.
Senior Clinical Specialist
Medtronic
10.2007 - 10.2014
- Operating Room case management for Spinal Cord Stimulator and Drug delivery systems
- Training of Trial Investigator and Support Site Coordinators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ05.2001
Skills
Patient Care Champion
Medication and IV administration
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Patient Admission/Discharge
Team Coordination
Relationship Building
High level of autonomy
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Certification
ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Desert Pain Institute
01.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Clinical Specialist
Abbott
10.2014 - 12.2019
Senior Clinical Specialist
Medtronic
10.2007 - 10.2014
ACLS Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Scottsdale Community College
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