Registered Nurse with 2+ years experience in Emergency Medicine. Aiming to further my nursing career deeper into the critical care setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Nursing Student Intern, Emergency Department
Avera McKennan Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Perform essential RN functions in collaboration with and under the direction of a nurse mentor
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community
Patient Care Technician, 2M/3N Orthopedic Unit
Avera McKennan Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2022
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, taking blood glucose tests, and ambulating patients.
Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lennox Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
05.2017 - 05.2019
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Used mobility devices such as Stand Aid and Hoyer mechanical lifts to transfer patients.
Patient Care Tech/ Health Unit Coordinator at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterPatient Care Tech/ Health Unit Coordinator at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center