Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 2 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at dynamic teamwork, critical thinking in the clinical setting and patient education. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
Community Health Systems, CHS
05.2023 - Current
Precept new hires and student nurses, creating an environment for learning and practical application.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring continuity and consistency across all aspects of treatment.
Providing diligent care to complex patients prior to and following open heart surgery.
Demonstrated effective time management skills in prioritizing tasks and coordinating care for multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.
Supported families navigating difficult decision-making processes related to advanced directives and end-of-life care options, providing guidance grounded in empathy and clinical expertise.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Community Health Systems, CHS
08.2022 - 05.2023
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, sharing knowledge and expertise to prepare future nurses for success in the field.
Enhanced patient safety through continuous monitoring of vital signs, EKG interpretation, and timely intervention for rhythm changes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, resulting in optimal patient recovery.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Student Nurse Extern - CPCU/Telemetry
Clovis Community Medical Center
12.2021 - 07.2022
Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Student Nurse Extern - Labor and Delivery
Saint Agnes Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
Observed surgical procedures closely, gaining insight into pre-and post-operative care protocols for successful outcomes.
Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Juice Maker
Blue Moon Yoga
10.2019 - 11.2020
Followed all cleanliness and sanitation procedures.
Followed instructions and processes to maintain food and beverage integrity.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
Supplemental Instruction Leader
California State University
08.2019 - 12.2019
Facilitated higher, more critical level of thinking within group setting study sessions for college chemistry class.
Led discussions and activities centered around course content.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students interested, including debates, practical activities and experiments.
Student Assistant
California State University, Fresno
02.2019 - 10.2019
Greeted incoming office guests, answered questions and directed individuals to desired locations to enhance team efficiency.
Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
Biometrics/Health Screening Intern
Pinnacle Fitness Training
01.2019 - 05.2019
Performed baseline assessments on clients regarding BMI, vitals, nutritional status, health/lifestyle behaviors, and daily activity regimens.
Advised clients on productive lifestyle adjustments to help improve BMI and overall health as it related.
Hostess/Buser
Batter Up Pancakes
08.2018 - 01.2019
Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers and keep customers happy.
Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Guest Services Representative
Nothing Bundt Cakes
02.2017 - 08.2018
Maintained high employee satisfaction and performance with hands-on and collaborative style.
Trained junior team members in customer service strategies and property policies.