Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced waste.
Developed customized training programs for staff, leading to improved understanding of quality standards and best practices.
Conducted comprehensive audits to identify areas of opportunity and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Registered Nurse
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
11.2017 - 09.2021
Performed Registered Nurse roles including medication administration, ongoing assessments, cardiac monitoring, as well as specializing in patients with heart failure
Experienced in providing care for post-cardiothoracic surgical patients as well as post-vascular surgery
Acquired knowledge and skills in quickly identifying deteriorating conditions and how to appropriately respond to them
Member of the Patient Experience Team
Certified member of the Skin Assessment Team; role involves assessing patients’ skin for pressure ulcers as well as other skin injuries during their hospital stay
Assumed the charge nurse role including staffing
Preceptor Certified
IV Ultrasound Certified
Vascular Certified
Member of the Mentorship Program
Advocate for policy change for high-risk medication administration within PCU
Member of the Shared Leadership Team, Education Committee
Implemented change in ultrafiltration education and nursing validation
Initiated PCU Skills Day to enhance nursing skills and education for PCU
Clinical Ladder Level IV
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2009
Accomplishments
Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.