career profile

compassionate and driven registered nurse eager to contribute expertise in patient care, teambuilding, and leadership within a medical facility. registered nurse with proven knowledge of medical terminology of diverse specialties including but not limited to medical, surgical, oncology, cardiac, or renal units.

 

written & verbal communication / quality control standards / clinical experience

patient relations / customer service / needs analysis

professional experience

registered nurse, medical/surgical/pulmonary units

banner good samaritan medical center, 2009 c present

• engage in advanced practice nursing utilizing specialized formal, post-basic education and function in a highly autonomous and specialized role.
• assess health problems and needs of patients with tb, cf, h1n1 and respiratory problems, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
• administer nursing care to ill and injured patients with chest tubs, wound vac, pca pumps, and trac patients.
• confer with patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

 

nurse extern

st joseph s hospital and medical center, 2008 c 2009

• delivered patient care and patient/family education in collaboration with a rn advisor.
  assisted in developing the patient care plans, charting, admissions, and post discharge care.
• supported the mentor nurse in regular nursing duties including administering medications or beginning ivs.
• conferred with other health care team members regarding patients within my scope of practice.
• completed a variety of simulation classes aimed at offering practical nursing care strategies which increased critical thinking.

 

patient care technician

banner good samaritan medical center, 2005 c 2009

• observed patients' conditions, measuring and recording vital signs, and reported changes in daily accu-check numbers.
• delivered patient care by assisting with adls and offering sympathy to patients and families dealing with illness.
• collaborated with nursing team when generating end of shift reports and communicating patient status.

 

sales representative

robinson s may, 2002 c 2005

• demonstrated strong customer service abilities by listening attentively and analyzing the needs of those seeking to purchase merchandise.

education

phoenix college

associate degree in nursing, 2008

• member of phi theta kappa honor society

addis ababa university

bachelors of arts in foreign languages and literature, 1998

professional development courses

• medical /surgical academy class, banner good samaritan medical center
• journey of a lifetime, banner good samaritan medical center