Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong military background seeking a critical care position. Combines discipline, a strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail to provide urgent, patient-centered care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Center at Centennial
07.2024 - Current
Perform comprehensive physical and mental assessments
Charge nurse for day and night shifts; served as night-shift supervisor.
Ensured compliance with infection-control protocols, trained staff on IPC measures, and led the facility outbreak response team.
IV Therapy & Administration: Proficient in inserting and managing intravenous lines and administering IV medications.
Certified Nurse Aide
Center at Centennial
10.2020 - 07.2024
Assisted with ADLs (feeding, dressing, ambulation), monitored vitals, weights, and intake/output, and accurately documented findings to support individualized care plans.
Built strong rapport with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff; recognized as 'Rockstar Caregiver' three times for compassion and teamwork.
Combat Medic
United States Army
02.2016 - 02.2020
Instructed Combat Lifesaver/First Responder courses, training soldiers in lifesaving interventions and improving unit casualty response.
Specialized in trauma care and combat casualty triage; promoted to Senior Medic (Oct 2018) with leadership responsibility for medics and patient outcomes.
Wound Care Certification (Army, Feb 2017); performed wound management and assisted in wound-care rounds.
Provided point-of-injury emergency care and rapid trauma assessment (hemorrhage control, basic airway management) and coordinated medical evacuation from remote aid stations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2024
Associate - General Studies
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023
Skills
Time management in high acute settings
Rapid patient assessment and triage in high-acuity/trauma settings
Crisis resource management, team leadership, and multidisciplinary communication
Wound care and trauma dressing application
Certification
Registered Nurse License RN.1698032 Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. July 2024
NIH Stroke Scale Certificate American Heart Association April 2023
IHI Patient Safety Certification
Combat Life Savers Instructor US Army Certificate - Nov 2018