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Work History
Education
Skills
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Yvette Stark

Bellingham,Washington

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

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cypress Healthcare Partners
2004.09 - 2006.07
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Nurse Practitioner

Whitney Dixon MD Gynecology -Women's Health
2004.09 - 2005.09
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.

Nurse Practitioner

Open Door Medical Clinic
1998.09 - 2002.07
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.

Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood
1998.09 - 2000.07
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.

Registered Nurse

General Hospital Intensive Care Unit
1998.09 - 2000.07
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Registered Nurse

UC Davis Medical Center- Burn Unit- Float Nurse
1995.07 - 1998.07
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

Illinois Masonic Medical Center- Trauma
1993.09 - 1995.07
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
1992.07 - 1993.09

Worked with high risk neonatal infants and newborns with congenital abnormalities.

Multidisciplinary teams

Education to families and caregivers

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL

Skills

    Washington State Registered Nurse- Current

    California Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner -Current

    Basic Life Support- Current

    Advanced Life Support- Current

    Continuing Education- recent 250 hours (plus) education primary health conditions

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cypress Healthcare Partners
2004.09 - 2006.07

Nurse Practitioner

Whitney Dixon MD Gynecology -Women's Health
2004.09 - 2005.09

Nurse Practitioner

Open Door Medical Clinic
1998.09 - 2002.07

Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood
1998.09 - 2000.07

Registered Nurse

General Hospital Intensive Care Unit
1998.09 - 2000.07

Registered Nurse

UC Davis Medical Center- Burn Unit- Float Nurse
1995.07 - 1998.07

Registered Nurse

Illinois Masonic Medical Center- Trauma
1993.09 - 1995.07

Registered Nurse

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
1992.07 - 1993.09

Associate of Applied Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

San Jose State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Yvette Stark