Five years of patient care experience in the clinic, hospital, and ambulatory surgery settings. Maintains a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. As a military spouse, I am excited for an
opportunity to return to the nursing profession and provide care for this
particular patient population after living abroad for the past few years.
Licenses
Registered Nurse in the State of SD, License number SD-RN R039103
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2016-2018
Smith System Driver Safety Certified
Skill Highlights
Perioperative specialist
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Strong patient care and critical thinking skills
Excellent time-management and communication
skills
Interdisciplinary team player
Professional Experience
Registered NurseJun 2012 to Feb 2015 Same Day Surgery Center - Rapid City, SD
Performed complete nursing cares and assessments for patients in the perioperative setting.
Assisted with retraction during surgical procedures.
Assisted in the decontamination, sterilization, and storage of instruments and supplies.
Documented assessments, education, and medication administration via e-medical records.
Cleansed and bandaged operative sites utilizing sterile technique.
Administered prescribed and PRN medications.
Completed pre- and post-procedure educational/follow-up phone calls.
Registered NurseOct 2011 to Feb 2015 Sturgis Regional Hospital - Sturgis, SD
Performed complete nursing cares and assessments for patients in the peri-Operative setting, as well as patients undergoing colonoscopies and EGD procedures.
Admitted and discharge patient receiving pain management services in a clinic setting.
Cleansed and bandaged operative sites utilizing sterile technique.
Documented assessments, education, and medication administration via e-medical records.
Completed pre- and post-procedure educational/follow-up phone calls.
Registered NurseAug 2010 to Oct 2011 Rapid City Regional Hospital - Rapid City, SD
Performed complete nursing cares and assessments in an Intensive Care Step-Down Unit.
Cared for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, IV insulin administration, drug and alcohol detoxification protocol, cardiac dysrhythmias, dementia and alzheimer's care with comorbidities.
Documented assessments, education, and medication administration utilizing electronic medical records.
Provided hospital discharge instruction and education.
Administered prescribed and PRN medications.
Education and Training
Nursing2010South Dakota State University - Brookings, SD, USAMinor in Health Science
Work History
Residential Security CoordinatorSep 2015 to Current Department of State - U.S. Embassy - Paramaribo, Suriname
Skills
Meditech Computerized Charting with Bedside Medication Verification, Microsoft Office, Excellent Critical Thinking Skills, Strong Patient Advocate
