Accomplished Registered Nurse with a strong sillset in emergency care, end of life care, research, and PCU/medical surgical care. Compassionate, collaborative, and highly personal professional with extensive EHR knowledge and training
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Commonspirit Health
12.2022 - Current
Fostered strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate coordinated care strategies.
Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of patient condition
Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems to support continuity of care across multidisciplinary team members.
Coordinated seamless transitions between shifts by providing comprehensive report updates on patient status and progress toward goals during handoffs.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Texas Health Resources HEB
11.2023 - 05.2024
Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Floated between the emergency department and clinical decision unit
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Host Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2023
Rotated between medical surgical units. Mostly working with hospice and comfort care patients
Educated family, patient,and other fellow healthcare professionals on the principles of palliative care, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive care.
Implemented bereavement support initiatives for families after the loss of a loved one, promoting healing during difficult times.
Maintained current knowledge on best practices in palliative nursing through regular continuing education opportunities.
Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Managed caseload of 5 to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse
HCA
09.2021 - 12.2022
Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Developed effective time management strategies that allowed for efficient prioritization of tasks within the fast-paced oncology unit environment, ensuring timely completion of essential duties without compromising patient care quality.
Facilitated seamless patient transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal continuity of care for oncology patients.
Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities specific to oncological nursing practice trends in order to maintain professional competency standards required by certification boards or state licensing agencies.
Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient''s needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2019 - 06.2020
Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2021
Skills
Clinical judgment
End of life care
Clinical Workflow Analysis
EHR Implementation
EHR Troubleshooting
EPIC Superuser and orienteer
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Texas Health Resources HEB
11.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Host Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, PCU
Commonspirit Health
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA
09.2021 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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