Compassionate and proficient Emergency Room Registered Nurse with experience in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Strong skills in triage, patient care, and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure. Previous work has positively impacted patient satisfaction and recovery rates due to effective communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
Casa
07.2023 - Current
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
LPN
Gila River
Sacaton
05.2022 - 07.2023
Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
PCA
Banner Desert Medical Center
Casa
02.2020 - 12.2021
Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables.
Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Office Manager
JAFFAR ELAHI DDS
SUN LAKES
03.2010 - 02.2018
Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Office Manager
Alpha Canyon Endodontics
GILBERT
07.2005 - 07.2010
Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05-2022
Skills
Patient advocacy
Electronic documentation
Emergency response
Triage assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient education
Quality improvement
Clinical assessment
Medication administration
Attention to detail
Time management
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Adaptation to change
Blood draw and sample collection
Monitor vital signs
Patient monitoring
Bi-lingual in english and [language]
Cardiac monitors
Reliability
Trauma nursing core course
Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization