Denise Lund
Bullhead City
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with more than 30 years combined experience in a variety of health care roles. I have worked as a surgical tech, staff RN, Charge RN and as a Travel RN. Skilled in providing comprehensive patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication. Committed to delivering exceptional health care services while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2024 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
Registered Nurse
Geo Group Inc - Arizona Prison System
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines. Monitoring diabetic patients and providing necessary insulin injections.
- Responded and provided care during medical emergencies within prison population.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Valley View Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure using written documentation
Registered Nurse Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Total Med
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
TRIA Orthopedic Center
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
CST, RN, & Charge Nurse Operating Room
Regions Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma Hospital
05.2004 - 02.2019
- Communicated with healthcare team members to gather necessary supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding scheduled surgical procedure. Confirming correct patient, correct surgery, allergies and site marking. Also providing updates to family during surgical procedure.
- Assist anesthesia with induction, intubation and positioning of patient.
- Prep patient for surgical procedure. Maintain sterile surgical field,
- Document surgical procedure in EHR.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN12-2004
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
St. Cloud Technical College
St.Cloud, MN05-1993
High School Diploma -
Becker High School
Becker, MN05-1987
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Geo Group Inc - Arizona Prison System
08.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
09.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Valley View Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Operating Room
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Operating Room - Travel Nurse
Total Med
03.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
TRIA Orthopedic Center
05.2017 - 02.2021
CST, RN, & Charge Nurse Operating Room
Regions Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma Hospital
05.2004 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
St. Cloud Technical College
High School Diploma -
Becker High School
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