Registered Nurse
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Registered nurse with 19 years of experience providing clinical care to a variety of patients, in the Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Orthopedics, Primary Care and Podiatry. Highly organized and able to multitask while allowing nursing staff to work together toward positive results. Always a team player and have highly effective communication skills to have good patient outcomes.
Nurse at WJB Dorn VA Hospital-Anderson CBOC-Podiatry Clinic (2021-05 – Present)
Collaborate with podiatrists to help veterans maintain mobility and prevent foot complications. Complete an assessment of the feet by checking circulation, sensation, edema and swelling of the feet, provide education about proper foot hygiene, prevention strategies and self-assessment practices. Assisting with nail care in the provider clinic with nail care and also doing independent foot care and callus parring in a Nurse Foot Care Clinic.
Triage post-op and non-post op veterans about foot related conditions via phone and secure email. Perform charge nurse duties which include checking the clinic AED for proper function daily, making weekly podiatry nurse clinic schedule, triage walk in patients and maintain clinic flow.
Nurse at Kaiser Bright Primary Care Clinic (2020-10 – 2021-04)
Work independently under the supervision of the doctor of the day. Complete nurse visits which consist of Diabetic Foot Care, Diabetes insulin and glucometer education, Blood pressure checks, Immunization administration, PDD placements and readings, therapeutic phlebotomies, injectable medications, Covid screenings, and triage and complete nurse visits for patients with sore throat and UTI symptoms.
Nurse at Kaiser Rock Creek Orthopedic Clinic (2019-02 – 2020-10)
Complete two-week post op visits which includes doing wound care, suture removal, staple removal and dressing changes. Perform post op calls 24-48 hours after surgery for any complications from surgery and triage patients after surgery or with any question or concerns they care with radiology results, lab tests or their treatment plan in Orthopedic. Clinic consists of three total Joints providers, four sports surgeons, three hand surgeons, two foot ankle surgeons and a podiatrist.
Charge Nurse at Kaiser Aurora Center Point Urgent Care (2017-09 – 2019-02)
Provided immediate medical care to Kaiser patients in a walk-in urgent care clinic that focuses on triaging patients and treating their injuries and illness by severity. Completed charge nurse training and was in charge of a staff of about 20 medical personal working in a 18 bed Urgent Care.
ER Nurse at Centura Health ER Flex Pool (2016-01 – 2017-09)
Floated to Eight different Emergency Rooms associated with the Centura Health Network as an ER nurse in the Denver Metro Area. Provided immediate medical care to patients who arrived as walk-ins, by ambulance or by helicopter, that focuses on triaging patients and treating their injuries and illness by severity
Triage, Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse at Centennial Medical Plaza ER (2013-11 – 2016-01)
Performed triage, charge nurse and staff nurse for a 19-bed free standing ED that was part of the Health One Network. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow in the emergency room.
Triage, Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse at Austin Emergency Center (2013-03 – 2013-10)
Performed triage, charge nurse and staff nurse for 6-bed free standing ED that was privately own by a group of ED physicians in Austin. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, completed lab tests and maintained patient flow in the emergency room.
Flight Nurse at Eagle Med-Flight Nurse (2013-01 – 2013-10)
Provided critical care air transportation in a Beechcraft King Air 90 airplane. Transported patients from rural southern Texas hospitals to larger hospitals across Texas. Also transported patients from other states that required treatment at a Texas facility.
Staff Nurse/Clinic Manager at Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi (2010-07 – 2012-12)
Served as clinic manager of family clinic, which included 1 Internal Medicine MD, 2 Pediatricians, 1 PA, 3 Family Practice MD's and 2 NP's, which served active-duty military, dependents, and retirees. Managed the flow of the clinic daily, performed follow-up phone call in regards to patient concerns about the clinic and built and open provider schedules. Performed Nurse triage of patients on the weekend and overnight hours when needed.
ER Nurse at Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan (2008-05 – 2010-06)
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow in a 12 bed US Naval Hospital that served active-duty military, dependents, and retirees. Performed as a Team Lead for an ER Team that consisted of 2-4 RN's and 5-6 hospital corpsman per shift.
ER Nurse at Naval Medical Center San Diego (2007-02 – 2008-04)
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow in a 21 bed ER and 6 bed Fast Track at a US Naval Hospital that served active duty, dependents, and retirees. Performed charge nurse, staff nurse and fast track nurse duties.
Med/Surg Nurse at Naval Medical Center San Diego (2005-04 – 2007-02)
Delivered high-quality and compassionate care on a 38-bed medical/surgical unit at a US Military Hospital that serves active-duty military, dependents, and retirees. Performed medication administration, lab draws, IV starts and performed patient ADL's for 5-6 patient per day with the assistance from a hospital corpsman.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Nebraska Medical Center (2004-12)
Pre-Nursing Education – University of Nebraska Lincoln
Pre-Nursing Education – University of Nebraska at Kearney
Pre-Nursing Education – McCook Community College