Accomplished Charge Nurse recognized for strong decision-making, care coordination skills, and creative resourcing. Experienced in leading teams to implement process improvements that enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Prepared to use existing skills and learn new skills applying them to community outreach, making a positive impact on the organization and my community.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Charge Nurse
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
07.2017 - Current
Lead coordinated efforts with professional development, nurse manager and preceptors to facilitate onboarding of 2 to 12 new grad nurses amid disproportionate preceptor availability.
Partnered with pavilion activation team, nursing staff, and leadership to guarantee safe transfer of 24 patients to new pavilion space and functioned as sending charge nurse during move day.
Championed rollout of unified communications and developed phone tracking system.
Shared tracking system with other units to enhance fiscal responsibility.
Identified needs for process improvement and lead teams in various areas such as optimizing bedside report and carrying out provider orders, meeting and responding to rapid deterioration requirements, RN and CNA collaboration to improve workplace satisfaction and retention, and improving oral hygiene and bathing rates to reduce rates of infection.
Managed schedule to promote work/life balance while maintaining safe staffing ratios
Registered Nurse
UCHEALTH Medical Center of the Rockies
11.2008 - 07.2017
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
Monitored patients' vital signs, detecting changes in condition, and responding promptly to emergencies.
Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO
08-2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09-2015
Skills
Independent Decision-making
Care coordination
Clinical leadership
Team leadership
Accomplishments
Volunteered at Laurel Elementary educating Kindergarten on body health and respiratory and circulatory system 4/2026
Credentialed to Level III RN 12/2020
Instructor for Stop the Bleed at Sports Authority Field Mile High 7/2018