Victoria Saunders

Attentive and qualified Registered Nurse with 4+ years of professional experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry/Neuro nursing and 3 years in Surgical Services. Eager to expand my experience and continue learning new skills.

REGISTERED NURSE at St. Joseph's Hospital (2023-09 – Present)

• Provide care for patients in the preoperative phase, which includes: preoperative assessments, establishing IV access, performing blood draws, performing other preoperative orders per surgeon
• Provide care for patients in the postoperative/phase II phase, which includes: monitoring postoperative vital signs, educating patients and families on pertinent discharge instructions, and ensuring patient is stable and ready for discharge home
• Effiectively communicate with other members of the surgical team to ensure patient safety

REGISTERED NURSE at Glow Medical Spa (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Performed various medical aesthetic procedures such as: neurotoxin injections, IV infusions, B12 injections, microneedling with platelet rich plasma, laser treatments, and chemical peels
• Educated patients on skin concerns, conditions, and treatment options
• Assisted physician with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy procedures

REGISTERED NURSE at St. Joseph's Hospital (2018-02 – 2022-08)

• Monitored patient's vital signs
• Administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM
• Established IV access and performed blood draws when necessary
• Assessed and treated 5-6 patients in a timely manner
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, procedures, and medications
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds in order to provide efficient and quality care for all patients
• Mentored and coached both new graduate RN's and student nurses

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in Nursing – Armstrong State University (2013-08 – 2017-12)