Oregon and California State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in ambulatory, blood collections and medical surgical care units. Proven effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting both patients, peers and management. Acts as a strong and reliable member of the clinical team. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Nursing while striving to advance in skills as well as education.
Skills
Urology specialist, Blood collections specialist
Foley and suprapubic catheter care and management
Conducts Urodynamic studies and Cystometrogram (CMG)s
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS)
Intravesical Chemotherapy administration
Nursing staff leadership
Sterilization techniques using both heat and chemical sterilization protocols.
Venipuncture, blood and urine sample collection, labeling and processing for courier
Taking vitals
Epic EHR Management
Follow-up calls
IV drug therapy management, IM, Sub Q and oral preparation and administration, Immunization administration including Covid Vaccine.
Patient education and counseling
Assisting advanced practitioners with in office procedures
Communication with MD and Advanced Practice Practitioners regarding patient status and findings
Acted as liaison between ancillary staff and department management to improve workflows, patient care outcomes and team morale.
Experience
Registered Nurse, Urology, 10/2019 to Current Advocate Aurora Health – Milwaukee, WI,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to 06/2019 Genesis Health Group – Clinton, IA,
Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures.
Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Evaluated and treated blood donor experiencing adverse effects of blood donation process.
Registered Nurse, 02/2017 to 10/2017 Genesis Health Group – Eldridge, IA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2016 Butte Community College - Oroville, CA, GPA:
Activities and Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member
Officer in Butte College Chapter of CNSA. Acted as elected Secretary and Fundraising Officer
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 06/2021 to present
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