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ORTHOPEDIC/TRAUMA/MED-SURG STAFF NURSE
Professional Summary
Seven years of experience in nursing care at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and Banner Del E. Webb Hospital. Energetic, compassionate, and motivated nurse dedicated to achieving high levels of patient satisfaction and quality patient care. Seeking nursing role in an advanced level acute care unit with a commitment to advance in innovative processes. Participated on hospital committees, enhanced patient's hospital experiences, exhibited quality work ethic and used strong collaborative skills. Expertise is in acute care nursing focusing on medical-surgical, orthopedic, trauma and transplant patients.
Skills
  • Solid organ transplant patient care
  • Diverse patient population care
  • Computer documentation for patient data/records
  • Mentor for student nurses
  • Intravenous Therapy: PCA pumps, IMED, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
  • Orthopedic Equipment: CPM, Polar Care, TLSO, C-Collar
  • Wound Care: Hemovac, JP, Consta-vac, various dressing applications
Work History
St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center Orthopedic/Trauma/Med-Surg Staff Nurse | Phoenix, Arizona | October 2010 - Current
  • Performed patient assessments, education, and counseling on a diverse patient population transferred from ER/Trauma, ICU, direct admission, and postoperative units of the hospital.
  • Utilized strong nursing judgement and critical thinking skills to identify and implement nursing interventions related to multiple medical, psychosocial, emotional and pain demands of patients while assisting other team members with their duties.
  • Facilitated patient recovery process by coordinating discharge planning in collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers, nutritionists, PT/OT therapy, and outside vendors for home infusion therapy, wound dressing changes, and PT/OT.
  • Served as a preceptor for new hire nurses, providing a supportive educational experience and a unit resource.


Banner Del E Webb Orthopedic/MedSurg Registered Nurse | Surprise, Arizona | September 2009 - October 2010
  • Provided chronic patient care in Orthopedic/Med-Surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment including medication, wound care and monitoring for 4-6 patients per shift.
  • Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document care for assigned patients according to Banner Health Standards.
  • Perform admissions/discharges, orthopedic assessments, CPM placement, anticoagulation protocol, CBC II, blood transfusion, medication administration and IV Therapy. Recognized and treated hemodynamic compromised patients.
ON Semiconductor Photo/Etch Training Coordinator & Manufacturing Associate | Phoenix, Arizona | January 1998 - December 2006
  • Planned, implemented, and evaluated quality training for ON personnel, contractors, and ON manufacturing associates.
  • Maintained database for manufacturing personnel, updating and reviewing current operational specifications related to job functions.
  • Conducted manufacturing fabrication interviews, tours, orientation, and continuing education for up to 20 employees.
  • Collaborated as a responsible team member to achieve all assigned module and fabrication goals in cost reduction, cycle time, yields, quality and productivity while insuring superior, quality products.
Education
Associate in Applied Science Nursing Phoenix College Phoenix, Arizona | 2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Grand Canyon University Glendale, Arizona | Current
Associate in General Studies Gateway Community College Phoenix, Arizona | 2006
Associate in Arts Gateway Community College Phoenix, Arizona | 2006
Licensure-Professional Organizations
  • Registered Nurse in Arizona, License number RN157584, 2009
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • American Nurses Association member
  • Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses member
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
  • Banner Del E Webb
  • ON Semiconductor

School Attended

  • Phoenix College
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Gateway Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Orthopedic/Trauma/Med-Surg Staff Nurse
  • Orthopedic/MedSurg Registered Nurse
  • Photo/Etch Training Coordinator & Manufacturing Associate

Degrees

  • Associate in Applied Science Nursing
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Associate in General Studies
    Associate in Arts

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