Kelly daun
East Garrison
Summary
Experienced Staff Nurse II specializing in surgical nursing and patient management. Skilled in critical thinking and teamwork, contributing to efficient workflows and patient safety. Committed to upholding infection control standards and enhancing patient care during all surgical phases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse II
Natividad Hospital
Salinas
10.2010 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Prepared operating room by ensuring all instruments and supplies were sterile.
- Coordinated with surgical staff to maintain efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to manage patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Verified correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards were met.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Cardiac Catheterization Prep Nurse Emergency room
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
Salinas
07.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician directives to ensure patient care continuity.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs in post-anesthesia care unit to maintain stability and facilitate recovery.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify potential post-surgery complications.
- Executed infection control protocols to protect patients and enhance overall safety in the care environment.
- Administered medications to manage anesthesia side effects and facilitate recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Room
Nantucket, Breckenridge, Pleasanton
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Elk Grove, IL
12.2004 - 05.2007
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL12-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Surgical nursing
- Infection control
- Sterile technique
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Emergency care
- Patient management
- Accurate record keeping
- EPIC and Meditech EMR software
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Teamwork
Certification
- ACLS, PALS, BLS
Accomplishments
- Team Daisy
Timeline
Staff Nurse II
Natividad Hospital
10.2010 - Current
Cardiac Catheterization Prep Nurse Emergency room
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
07.2009 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Room
Nantucket, Breckenridge, Pleasanton
06.2007 - 07.2009
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Alexian Brothers Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County