Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 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.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
Agency Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Staffing Agency
09.2022 - 01.2024
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on the type of injury or surgical incision involved.
Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Managed time efficiently to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of organization within a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse
Haven Health
08.2021 - 07.2023
Provided exceptional care by correctly administering medications, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds
Privacy/HIPPA regulations adherence
Patient advocacy and support
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and enhance patient outcomes
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, chronic disease self management and wound management.
CNA
Heart and Hand
08.2019 - 04.2021
Patient care and safety
Vital signs and patient monitoring
Applied principles of aseptic techniques and infection control
Monitor clients physical, emotional, and social well-being
Provide compassionate care/ emotional support for clients and family members.
Education
Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024
ADN -
Arizona Western College
12.2022
LVN -
Imperial Valley College
12.2020
Associates in Science -
Imperial Valley College
06.2017
Skills
Well-organized and efficient in managing pt needs
Strong communication skills
Empathetic and compassionate
Computer literate
Reliable and dependable individual
Effectively work with others towards a common team goal
Great at multitasking and prioritizing
Venipuncture/blood draw
Close patient observation and reporting deviations