Trisha Magnuson
Gering,NE
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 13 years of experience and a proven knowledge of patient care and safety. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in nursing care and education, make a positive impact on the lives of patients, and be a patient advocate. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse - Operating Room
Regional West Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care and emotional support to the surgical patient and family during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases.
- Ensured proper medications, monitoring of patient conditions and abnormalities are documented appropriately.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures, provided necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team in a timely manner.
Clinical Resource Nurse - Medical/Oncology
Regional West Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated competency and professionalism in the role of Charge Nurse.
- Used critical thinking skills to recognize patient situations that needed immediate attention.
- Adapted to fluctuating workloads to increase efficiency, maximize patient care and unit effectiveness.
- Enhanced communication among interdisciplinary teams, providing clear and concise hand-off reports to ensure safe discharge of patients.
- Demonstrated the skills and knowledge necessary to function as a resource to staff, patients, and families.
- Made assignments according to the needs of the patient and the capabilities of the staff.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Oncology
Regional West Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2020
- Provided direct quality care for patients to include performing assessments, monitoring and evaluating medical conditions, and administering medications for a diverse population.
- Completed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges accurately and with detailed instructions.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, medications, procedures, and nursing interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Assisted multi-disciplinary team through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while serving as a patient advocate.
- Functioned as a preceptor to graduate nurses and students.
Nurse Intern - Scottsbluff Surgery Center
Regional West Medical Center
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patient and families.
- Assisted in patient care, collection of vital signs, medication administration, and patient education for optimal outcomes, under the direct guidance of preceptor RN.
- Gained clinical nursing and communication skills essential to nursing career.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Scottsbluff, NE05.2011
Skills
- Documentation Accuracy
- Decision making
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking abilities
- Patient education and safety
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Communication
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nebraska State Board of Nursing, License # 72706
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Circulating Nurse - Operating Room
Regional West Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Resource Nurse - Medical/Oncology
Regional West Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse - Medical/Oncology
Regional West Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2020
Nurse Intern - Scottsbluff Surgery Center
Regional West Medical Center
06.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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