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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Tricia Lunson

Olathe,KS

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional with seven years of experience supporting patients and family members in multiple areas of nursing. Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative and commitment to details to assist patients in achieving optimum health. Effective communication and conflict resolution with patients, families, peers and doctors. Compassionate, hardworking and dedicated patient advocate to provide the utmost care for all patients, without prejudice. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Menorah Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
  • Mentor and supervise nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Manage staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
  • Provide comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.

Travel Nurse

Ardent St. Francis Medical Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.

Travel Nurse

Warrensburg Missouri Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.

Nurse Navigator

Integrity Spine Clinic
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
  • Advocate for patients' rights and preferences in treatment decisions, ensuring their voices are heard throughout the process.
  • Serve as a mediator between surgeon, patient and nursing staff.
  • Created/Implemented a Spine Education Class for all inpatient nursing staff.
  • Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Travel Nurse

Christian Hospital Northeast
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.

Registered Nurse

Olathe Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023


  • 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.


Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Providence Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2019


  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.

Front Desk Receptionist

Blue Valley Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
08.2012 - 08.2016


  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Collaborated with Physical Therapists, Techs, and Insurance companies.
  • Ensured patients received a positive and caring experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Missouri
12.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Johnson County Community College
05.2018

Associate of Arts -

Johnson County Community College
05.2012

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Nursing Expertise
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

    The University of Kansas Health System 2024 Excellence Award Nomination

Certification

ACLS/BLS

CARDIAC TELEMETRY

NIH STROKE

UROLOGY

CHARGE NURSE LEADERSHIP

Timeline

Travel Nurse

Ardent St. Francis Medical Center
01.2025 - 07.2025

Travel Nurse

Warrensburg Missouri Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024

Nurse Navigator

Integrity Spine Clinic
05.2023 - 09.2024

Travel Nurse

Christian Hospital Northeast
02.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

Olathe Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Menorah Medical Center
03.2019 - Current

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Providence Medical Center
07.2018 - 03.2019

Front Desk Receptionist

Blue Valley Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
08.2012 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Johnson County Community College

Associate of Arts -

Johnson County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Missouri

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