Paige Hitzman
Thornton
Summary
I am a compassionate RN of 2 years with experience working in neuro, where I have worked mostly nights and have delivered excellent care to 4-6 patients per night, and 4-5 during the day. I completed and graduated the new grad program at UCHealth, and am looking to broaden my knowledge in the nursing field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
University of Colorado, Anschutz
Aurora
12.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care to 4-6 patients per shift, along with assessments and monitoring.
- Executed a variety of care to patients including starting IV's, wound care, placing foley's, straight cathing patients when needed, ambulating, and helping in preventing CLABSI's and HAPI's.
- Performed protocol for patients who are on the unit for epilepsy monitoring and performing the NIHSS stroke scale to patients on the unit who have had strokes.
RPSGT
Rebis health
Westminster
03.2021 - Current
- Ran sleep studies to help in the diagnosis of OSA and titrate those who are already on CPAP/BiPAP/ASV.
- Performed the 10-20 system to connect patients up to EEG, and monitor their sleep to look for other sleep related disorders such as restless leg syndrome, bruxism, and REM related sleep disorders.
Education
Bachelor's of General Studies -
Illinois State University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Aurora, COSkills
- Medication administration
- Starting IV’s
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Documentation and charting (EPIC)
- Analytical thinking decision-making
- Communication skills
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
RN
University of Colorado, Anschutz
12.2023 - Current
RPSGT
Rebis health
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor's of General Studies -
Illinois State University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing