Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care at Valley Children's Hospital. Expert in pediatric advanced life support and trauma nursing, I excel in high-pressure situations, enhancing patient outcomes through effective triage and interdisciplinary collaboration. A dedicated mentor, I foster growth in junior staff while ensuring optimal patient care and education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Childrens Hospital
03.2010 - Current
Administered emergency care to patients, ensuring timely treatment and stabilization in high-pressure situations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans for diverse cases.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, maintaining accurate records for ongoing evaluation.
Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient needs, improving workflow efficiency within the emergency department.
Mentored junior nurses on best practices for emergency response and patient care techniques, fostering professional growth.
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Pediatric Nurse Extern
Valley Childrens Hospital
10.2008 - 12.2009
Administered medications and treatments according to pediatric care protocols.
Assisted in monitoring vital signs and documenting patient progress.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for pediatric patients.
Educated families on post-discharge care and health maintenance strategies.
Emergency Support Technician
Valley Childrens Hospital
04.2006 - 10.2008
Assited nurses with procedures
Vital signs
Applying splints and slings
Phleobotomy trained
Huc
Valley Childrens Hospital
12.2003 - 03.2005
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Fellow at American Association of Hand Surgery (AAHS) – Scripps Hand Surgery Clinics, Valley Hand Surgery Centre, San Diego, California, USA. OrthoCarolina Hand Surgery, South Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Texas Childrens Hospital, Houston, USA.Fellow at American Association of Hand Surgery (AAHS) – Scripps Hand Surgery Clinics, Valley Hand Surgery Centre, San Diego, California, USA. OrthoCarolina Hand Surgery, South Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Texas Childrens Hospital, Houston, USA.