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SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse with 3.5 years of experience in special needs pediatrics, and 2.5 years of acute surgical experience delivering high-quality care to patients and medical-surgical care units. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in a Public Health Nurse setting to utilize her unique patient-oriented background to provide compassionate, and exceptional patient care to diverse patient populations.

Professional Experience
Surgical Registered Nurse, 12/2014 to 05/2017
Providence Hospital – Centralia, WA
  • Providing patient centered nursing care to surgical, medical, and comfort care patients.
  • Ongoing assessment, planning, evaluating of surgical patient's needs and monitoring of health status.
  • Analyzing patient information critically and collaborating with Physician's, Charge nurse's, Physical Therapist's, Dietician's, patient's, and family members to better serve patient's holistic needs.
  • Organized and managed care of patient's pre-operative and post-operative surgeries and procedures, including wound Vac care, intravenous therapy, blood draws, catheterization, and pain management.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, pain management techniques, and preventive health.
  • Accurately documented in Epic all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, patient and family advocacy, health educations, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 3-5 patients daily.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse, 07/2011 to 07/2016
Pope's Kids Place – Centralia, WA
  • Coordinated nursing care to residential and respite care patients for special needs pediatric with conditions that included; traumatic brain injuries, shaken baby syndrome, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, various genetic disorders.
  • Implemented strong analytical and clinical assessment skills to perform wound care, extensive gastrostomy, tracheostomy, peritoneal dialysis, ventilator management.
  • Performed care coordination up to 12 pediatric patients, and maintained central line, port and peripheral access per protocol.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
  • Led successful three-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients, monitoring their responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Precepted nursing students.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, 09/2014 to 06/2015
Maxim Staffing Agency – Lacey, Washington
  • Managed complete nursing care to one in home special needs pediatric patient, including physical assessment, chronic disease management, and activities of daily living.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, gastrostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 08/2020
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

Capstone Change proposal project: Public Health Nurses educational needs to improve breastfeeding support to perinatal women.

Completed 100 hours of supervised clinical experience in Community Health Field Nursing and Maternal, Child, Adolescents Health programs in Ventura County Public Health. Precepted by Claudia Benton that provided direct supervision during clinical hours from 06/15/20 to 08/23/20

  • Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 06/2011
Portland Community College - Portland, OR
Associates of Science: 03/2006
Portland Community College - Portland, OR
Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse. California Board of Registered Nursing License- 951737, expires 06/30/22
  • Registered Nurse. Oregon State Board of Registered Nursing License- 201141940RN, expires 05/12/22
  • Registered Nurse. Washington State Board of Registered Nursing License- RN60240955 (Expired)
  • Public Health Nurse Certificate. California Board of Registered Nursing- 560392, expires 06/30/22
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support, expires 12/21
  • BLS- Basic Life Support, expires 05/21
Organizational Membership

American Nurses Association, 2020 to current

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2020 to current

Other Skills

Proficient in Microsoft word, Powerpoint, and Excel

Epic EMR software experience of 2.5 years

Highlights
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • EMR / EHR
  • Home Care
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Providence Hospital
  • Pope's Kids Place
  • Maxim Staffing Agency

School Attended

  • Grand Canyon University
  • Portland Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Surgical Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 08/2020
    Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 06/2011
    Associates of Science : 03/2006

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