Experience

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  Auckland City Hospital

  • Registered Nurse

    • Jan 2023 - Present

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  Trusted Health

  • Registered Nurse

    • Sep 2020 - Jan 2023

    San Mateo Medical Center, Level 3 Trauma

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  Scripps Health

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Interventional Radiology Nurse

    • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
    • Greater San Diego Area

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  TRUSTED HEALTHCARE LIMITED

  • Travel Nurse Pediatric Emergency Room

    • Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

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  Western Governors University

  • Remote

  • Health Professions Evaluator

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
    • Remote

    Correct papers for online students in the undergraduate nursing program.Topics corrected include evidence based practice, community health, case scenarios, root cause analysis, disease outbreaks, practice changes and research methods. Part-time 15-29 hours a week.

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  Onward Healthcare

  • Travel Registered Nurse

    • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

    Alameda Hospital, Level 3 Trauma, Stroke CenterHilo Medical Center, Level 3 Trauma, Stroke CenterZepherhills Medical Center, Level 3 TraumaRady's Children's Hospital, Level 1 Trauma

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  VA Clinic

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • VANAP Faculty

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Sacramento, California Area

    To support the education of students at the University of San Francisco in the Pre-Licensure Bachelors program. Assistant instructor for pediatrics, obstetrics, and simulation. Support and update the nurse residency program at the VA.

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  UC Davis Medical Center

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • CN II: Adult/Pediatric ER

    • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Sacramento, California Area

    This is a level 1 trauma center for adults and pediatric patients. It is a fast moving environment that see patients from the common cold to life threatening illness. Average load is 1:4, ICU level 1: 2 and can go up to 2:1 depending on acuity. I have the unique opportunity to work with LVAD patients and EVD's.

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  Boston Medical Center (BMC)

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Travel Nurse

    • May 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Greater Boston Area

    (With Onward Healthcare)Pediatric Emergency Room, Level 2 Trauma, 4:1 ratioCare of patients 0-25 years old with simple and complex urological conditions including bladder extrophy, post and preoperative preparation, hypospadias (all levels), telephone triage, undescended testicals, bladder and bowel training, care of super pubic tubes, care of and education for catheterization of stomas. Work closely with physician and interdepartmental cooperation for patient care.Computer Charting: Epic

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  Onward Healthcare

  • Everywhere!

  • Travel Nurse

    • Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
    • Everywhere!

    To travel to different facilities and quickly adapt to their hospital policy and standards to provide high quality care to their pediatric patients.

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  Methodist Children's Hospital

  • San Antonio, Texas Area

  • Travel Nurse

    • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
    • San Antonio, Texas Area

    (With Onward Healthcare)Total of 150 beds, Level 2 Trauma: 32 bed Pediatric ER with 2 Trauma rooms (1:3 Ratio)Care of patients 0-17 years old with basic medical care to life threatening emergencies. Common conditions worked with respiratory distress, appendicitis, rule out sepsis, urinary tract infection, skin conditions, broken bones, dislocated joints, fever, and gastrointestinal issues.Computer charting: T-system, Meditech

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  Boston Children's Hospital

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Travel Nurse

    • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Greater Boston Area

    (With Onward Healthcare)Total off 396+ beds, Department of Urology outpatient sees approximately 15,000 patients a year.Care of patients 0-25 years old with simple and complex urological conditions including bladder extrophy, post and preoperative preparation, hypospadias (all levels), telephone triage, undescended testicals, bladder and bowel training, care of super pubic tubes, care of and education for catheterization of stomas. Work closely with physician and interdepartmental cooperation for patient care.Education: teaching clean intermittent catheterization, creation of online training/reference tool for nurses.Computer charting: Powerchart

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  University of Rhode Island

  • North Kingston, RI

  • Master Student

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
    • North Kingston, RI

    113 students in BSN preparation class, 13 weeks of classes.Assisted with the presentation of information to the class and acquisition of skills through lecture and Simulation. The use of email, Skype, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word for the creation of PowerPoint presentation. Created a math activity to monitor understanding and determine attendance. Paper for publication in process in regards to the activity. Create case studies for musculoskeletal, Neurological, Emergency and Pain. Assist in Simulation Lab with SimBaby. Learning basics of program and attempting to write scenarios.

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  Yale-New Haven Hospital

  • New Haven, CT

  • Pediatric Nurse

    • Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
    • New Haven, CT

    Total of 1024 beds, Level 1 Trauma: 18 room pediatric ER with 2 Trauma rooms (1:4 Ratio)Care for patients from 0-21 years old from basic medical care to emergency medical situation. Frequently work with respiratory issues with asthma education, gastro-intestinal issue, skin conditions, fever and neonatal sepsis. Computer charting: Epic and Sunrise

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  Connecticut Children's Medical Center

  • Hartford, Connecticut Area

  • Travel Nurse

    • Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Hartford, Connecticut Area

    (With Onward Healthcare)Total of 187 beds, Level 1 Trauma: 24 room pediatric ER with 2 Trauma rooms (1:4 Ratio)Care of patients 0-21 years old from basic medical care to emergency medical situations. Frequently work with respiratory issues with asthma education, gastro-intestinal issue, skin conditions, fever, fever with neutropenia and neonatal sepsis. Assisted with transition from IBEX to Epic.Introduced Buzzy pain management tool that is now used hospital wide for patient care during procedures such as IV starts and shots.Computer charting: Epic, Sunrise and IBEX

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  University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital

  • Ann Arbor, MI

  • Travel Nurse

    • Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Ann Arbor, MI

    Total of 990 beds, 198 Pediatric beds (1:3 Ratio)Floated to Medical-Surgical, Cardiothorasic unit and Hematology/Oncology (non-chemo) unit. Worked with cranial and chest surgeries, multiple physical and genetic abnormalities with complicated medication regimes.Computer charting: Centerworks and Centricity

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  Tobey Hospital

  • Wareham, MA

  • Travel Nurse

    • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Wareham, MA

    Total of 110 beds, 6 pediatrics (1:6 ratio), 9 postpartum (newborns).Work as primary nurse on inpatient pediatrics and assist on postpartum. Computer program: Centricity and Meditech

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  Mollen Immunizations

  • Registered Nurse

    • Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

    Provide flu shots to the community in association with local Wal-Marts

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  Kennewick General Hospital

  • Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

  • Travel Nurse

    • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
    • Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

    Total of 250 beds, 14 pediatrics (1:4 ratio), Adults (1:6 ratio)Pediatric patients with RSV, meningitis, gastrointestinal, appendicitis, asthma and care for medical-surgical/postpartum overflow patients.Computer program: Meditech

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  Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

  • Santa Rosa, CA

  • Travel Nurse

    • Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
    • Santa Rosa, CA

    Total of 275 beds, 22 pediatrics (1:5 ratio), 8 postpartum (1:4 couplets)Cared for pediatric patients with RSV, gastrointestinal issues, broken bones, pneumonia and sexual issues. Took on new vaginal deliveries and day old c-sections with newborns on a rooming in unit.Computer program: Meditech

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  Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

  • Gilbert, AZ

  • Travel Nurse

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
    • Gilbert, AZ

    212 bed facility, 22 pediatrics (1:5 ratio)Care of patients with RSV, Pneumonia, acute gastritis, suicidal, unstable diabetics, and broken bones.Computer program: Meditech

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  Yale-New Haven Hospital

  • New Haven, CT

  • Travel Nurse

    • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
    • New Haven, CT

    966 bed facility, 24 and 42 bed medical surgical unit (1:7 ratios)Acute care with pre-post surgical, heparin and insulin drips, spinal injuries, and central lines.Computer program: Sunrise

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  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Travel Nurse

    • Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
    • Greater Boston Area

    631 bed facility, Employee Health ServicesProvide flu shots for up to 500 individuals a day. Provide education on vaccinations.

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  Crownpoint Healthcare Facility

  • Crownpoint, NM

  • Travel Nurse

    • Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
    • Crownpoint, NM

    (Navajo Reservation)21 bed facility, Including pediatric, med-surg, labor & delivery (1:9 ratios)Care of pediatric patients RSV, pneumonia, and acute gastric issues. Adult’s include pneumonia, long-term antibiotic therapy, change in mental status, and end-of-life.

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  Estelle Regional Medical Center

  • Huntsville, TX

  • Travel Nurse

    • Nov 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Huntsville, TX

    200 bed facility in conjunction with Texas Corrections (1:43 ratio)Inmate care including dialysis, cancer care, end-of-life, weekly assessments and wound care.Computer charting: Meditech

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  John B. Connolly Unit

  • Kennedy, TX

  • Travel Nurse

    • Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
    • Kennedy, TX

    Clinical setting for high security prison with Texas CorrectionsEmergency care, diabetic care, unstable blood pressure, wound care and psychiatric evaluation.

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  Collier County Sheriff's Office

  • Naples, Florida Area

  • Prison Nurse

    • Feb 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Naples, Florida Area

    1,200 correction facility. Care of new intake inmates, emergency stabilization, psychiatric care, and management of chronic conditions.

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  Naples Community Hospital

  • Naples, Florida Area

  • Pediatric Nurse

    • Jun 2007 - May 2008
    • Naples, Florida Area

    261 bed facility, 18 bed pediatrics, 4 bed PICUCare for patients on ventilators, multiple drips, central lines, cardiac monitors and multiple diagnoses.Computer charting: Centerworks