To secure a position as a Registered Nurse to provide safe and efficient patient care to diverse populations.
Organized and dependable equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Company Overview: County Level I Adult & Level II Pediatric Trauma Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center | 439 Bed Hospital | 1:3 Patient Ratio
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Company Overview: General Acute Care Hospital | 214 Bed Hospital | 1:3 Patient Ratio
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff and Kaiser member services to organize successful patient care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Barrow Emergency Stroke Team Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2024
Company Overview: The Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit (BESTU) is a mobile stroke unit in Phoenix, Arizona, that provides on-site stroke diagnosis and treatment.
Provide professional nursing care and stroke interventions to acutely ill adult populations through Barrow’s Neurology Mobile Stroke program. Responsible for responding to Mobile Emergency Stroke Unit Vehicle to dramatically speed the process of diagnosing and treating strokes in the field while collaborating with Phoenix Fire Regional Dispatch Center and Phoenix Fire Department personnel.
Demonstrate accurate clinical neuro assessment skills and ability to collaborate effectively with EMS, telemedicine physician/neuroendovascular specialist. Maintain current knowledge of stroke care and thrombolytic therapy protocols while independently calculating weight-based dosage and administration of thrombolytics in a prehospital setting.
RN, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
12.2018 - 09.2024
Company Overview: 72 Monitored Bed Emergency Room | 6 Monitored Bed Trauma Bays | 1:5 Patient Ratio
Efficient in caring for a wide variety of pediatric and adult populations, including those who are experiencing medical emergencies, traumatic and penetrating injuries, cardiac arrest, respiratory compromise, acute cardiac or cerebrovascular events, neurosurgery/neurological injuries, orthopedic injuries, multi-system traumatic and life-threatening injuries.
Reliable and adaptable RN capable of providing compassionate care for 4-5 patients in a fast-paced environment while continuously assessing for changes in patient condition, and advocating for the best patient care through effective communication with patients, family, and interdisciplinary team.
Act as triage nurse, prioritizing urgency in the evaluation of patient condition/complaint while rapidly assessing and obtaining a history, initiating diagnostics, and communicating patient needs to the care team.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Oncology Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2017 - 12.2018
Company Overview: 32 Monitored Bed Unit | 1:6 Patient Ratio
Care of 4-6 patient ratio ranging from a wide variety of critically ill or immunocompromised patients.
Implementing critical thinking and enthusiasm to help others with a sense of urgency while coordinating and implementing evidence based practice nursing care with competence, expertise, and empathy.
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2016
Skills
Proficient in EMR use: EPIC, Cerner, Downtime forms, REDCap platform for data collection
Triage/ Patch phone training
Radiation safety
Point of Care testing
Telemedicine
EKGs
Lab draw/Peripheral IV starts
Pyxis/Omnicell use
IRadimed/ Alaris / PCA Infusion pumps
B braun Infusion pump
Rapid Infuser / Massive Transfusion Protocol
Phoenix Fire Department Drivers training
Task prioritization
Teamwork and collaboration
Active listening
Calm under pressure
Training & Development
Certification
American Heart Association
ACLS, BLS, PALS
Advanced Trauma Certified Nurse (ATCN)
Emergency Neurological Life Support
NIHSS
AZ Advanced Venous Access
Ultrasound guided IV access
Intraosseous Access
Preceptor Course: Teaching/Learning Process
Adult Learning Principles & Competency Development
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Rookie Nurse of the Year, Barrow’s Emergency Stroke Unit Saves Life of Airline Passenger at Sky Harbor
Nursing Educator Instructor at Riverside University Health System Medical CenterNursing Educator Instructor at Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Access Control Technician at Riverside University Health System Medical CenterAccess Control Technician at Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Admissions and Collections Clerk at Riverside University Health System Medical CenterAdmissions and Collections Clerk at Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Certified Nursing Assistant at Riverside University Health System Medical CenterCertified Nursing Assistant at Riverside University Health System Medical Center