Clinical Reviewer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Special Procedures RN

• Jun 2020 - Feb 2023

Surveillance and prevention of high-risk foot and wound care in an outpatient clinic 1,000 +hours providing diabetes care and education Worked autonomously within a team environment to provide care for 12+ patients daily Clinic nurse visits for dressing changes, wound VAC placement, and wound care Created skills checklist and revamped on-boarding process for new foot care nurses

Musculoskeletal telephone triage RN

• Oct 2019 - Feb 2023

Telephone triage RN for high volume and fast-paced musculoskeletal department including podiatry, orthopedics, sports medicine, and pain management specialties for new injuries, referrals, post-op, and established patients Remote medication use assessment and refill management Case management and care coordination with multiple providers and specialties

Per Diem RN

• Feb 2017 - Feb 2023

Clinic-based health care services for visually impaired adults to prevent, treat, and manage illness and maintain physical well-being during dormitory residence & field work for guide dog mobility training Assisted those with special medical needs and made independent judgments according to protocol, managed health emergencies as needed with transport to a higher level of care Diabetes resource for education and management of diabetic patients Treated emergent hypoglycemic… Show more Clinic-based health care services for visually impaired adults to prevent, treat, and manage illness and maintain physical well-being during dormitory residence & field work for guide dog mobility training Assisted those with special medical needs and made independent judgments according to protocol, managed health emergencies as needed with transport to a higher level of care Diabetes resource for education and management of diabetic patients Treated emergent hypoglycemic events Research and presentation of pertinent health information to non-medical staff Performed phone assessment of patient status to ensure adequate health standards for training Maintained comprehensive medical records and documentation of all patient care Show less Clinic-based health care services for visually impaired adults to prevent, treat, and manage illness and maintain physical well-being during dormitory residence & field work for guide dog mobility training Assisted those with special medical needs and made independent judgments according to protocol, managed health emergencies as needed with transport to a higher level of care Diabetes resource for education and management of diabetic patients Treated emergent hypoglycemic… Show more Clinic-based health care services for visually impaired adults to prevent, treat, and manage illness and maintain physical well-being during dormitory residence & field work for guide dog mobility training Assisted those with special medical needs and made independent judgments according to protocol, managed health emergencies as needed with transport to a higher level of care Diabetes resource for education and management of diabetic patients Treated emergent hypoglycemic events Research and presentation of pertinent health information to non-medical staff Performed phone assessment of patient status to ensure adequate health standards for training Maintained comprehensive medical records and documentation of all patient care Show less

Registered Nurse

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

340-bed facility with 15 OR suites Helped to train and launch the new Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program Trained for laparoscopic DaVinci robotic lung surgery Median sternotomy and minimally invasive approach cardiovascular-thoracic open hearts and aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement On pump/off pump bypass Medication/drip preparation and administration 340-bed facility with 15 OR suites Helped to train and launch the new Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program Trained for laparoscopic DaVinci robotic lung surgery Median sternotomy and minimally invasive approach cardiovascular-thoracic open hearts and aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement On pump/off pump bypass Medication/drip preparation and administration

Registered Nurse

• Aug 2005 - Sep 2015

664-bed level II trauma facility with 24 OR suites Began as a Certified Nursing Assistant in PACU while in nursing school and upon graduating in 2008 I remained in perioperative services as an RN in Endoscopy. After completing AORN Peri-Op 101 in 2009 I worked in the OR: specializing in General, GYN, Urology, Pediatrics, Peripheral Vascular, and Open Hearts, IABP insertion/removal, TAVR (Edwards and Medtronic), and CV/Cath lab hybrid cases Nevada Organ Donor Network 664-bed level II trauma facility with 24 OR suites Began as a Certified Nursing Assistant in PACU while in nursing school and upon graduating in 2008 I remained in perioperative services as an RN in Endoscopy. After completing AORN Peri-Op 101 in 2009 I worked in the OR: specializing in General, GYN, Urology, Pediatrics, Peripheral Vascular, and Open Hearts, IABP insertion/removal, TAVR (Edwards and Medtronic), and CV/Cath lab hybrid cases Nevada Organ Donor Network

Registered Nurse

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

244 pediatric bed level II trauma facility with 18 bed Peds Emergency Room After 5 years in the OR I transferred to the Pediatric Emergency Room where I further developed my skills in acute respiratory care, code blue emergencies, trauma, and near drowning. TNCC, ENPC, PALS certified. Pediatric psychiatric patients, intake and transfer of care Blood glucose monitoring, lab draws, specimen collection Primary Triage RN: intake patient medical history and assign acuity… Show more 244 pediatric bed level II trauma facility with 18 bed Peds Emergency Room After 5 years in the OR I transferred to the Pediatric Emergency Room where I further developed my skills in acute respiratory care, code blue emergencies, trauma, and near drowning. TNCC, ENPC, PALS certified. Pediatric psychiatric patients, intake and transfer of care Blood glucose monitoring, lab draws, specimen collection Primary Triage RN: intake patient medical history and assign acuity level Excellent ability to monitor vital signs, patient condition, and implement/evaluate patient care plans & discharge instructions Show less 244 pediatric bed level II trauma facility with 18 bed Peds Emergency Room After 5 years in the OR I transferred to the Pediatric Emergency Room where I further developed my skills in acute respiratory care, code blue emergencies, trauma, and near drowning. TNCC, ENPC, PALS certified. Pediatric psychiatric patients, intake and transfer of care Blood glucose monitoring, lab draws, specimen collection Primary Triage RN: intake patient medical history and assign acuity… Show more 244 pediatric bed level II trauma facility with 18 bed Peds Emergency Room After 5 years in the OR I transferred to the Pediatric Emergency Room where I further developed my skills in acute respiratory care, code blue emergencies, trauma, and near drowning. TNCC, ENPC, PALS certified. Pediatric psychiatric patients, intake and transfer of care Blood glucose monitoring, lab draws, specimen collection Primary Triage RN: intake patient medical history and assign acuity level Excellent ability to monitor vital signs, patient condition, and implement/evaluate patient care plans & discharge instructions Show less

Preop/PACU RN-On Call

• 2011 - 2012

Outpatient ambulatory surgical center with 4 OR suites, and 6 pre-op/post-op bays Assessed patients in pre-op; documented vitals signs, started IVs, and administered pre-op medications Provided post anesthesia care of patients following operative procedures; maintain a thorough and complete record of recovery Safely discharged patients from the facility using policies and criteria defined by PACU and anesthesia providers Outpatient ambulatory surgical center with 4 OR suites, and 6 pre-op/post-op bays Assessed patients in pre-op; documented vitals signs, started IVs, and administered pre-op medications Provided post anesthesia care of patients following operative procedures; maintain a thorough and complete record of recovery Safely discharged patients from the facility using policies and criteria defined by PACU and anesthesia providers