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Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with a demonstrated history of being known and introduced to others as the best proffesional in facilities of employment by co-workers, administration, patients and family members. Skilled in Team Work, Leadership, Written/Verbal Communication, Patient-Centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Medical Education, Nursing Education, Diabetic Care/Education, and Medical-Surgical. Strong professional with an Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing focused in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Work History

Registered Orthopedic Staff Nurse

May 2020 - Present
UVA Medical Center
  • Delivered specialized orthopedic nursing care at UVA Medical Center, supporting safe, effective treatment for patients across the continuum of care
  • Provided comprehensive staff nurse support in an orthopedic setting, contributing to high standards of clinical quality and patient-centered service
  • Precepted and trained nursing staff, demonstrating strong onboarding, mentorship, and clinical instruction capabilities as an Excellent Preceptor
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate orthopedic patient care, promote treatment continuity, and support positive clinical outcomes
  • Monitored patient conditions, implemented care plans, and maintained accurate clinical documentation in a fast-paced medical center environment
  • Supported adherence to nursing best practices, patient safety standards, and unit protocols within a specialized orthopedic care setting

Travel RN

October, 2018April 2020
Nursesrx

Orthopedics, Trauma, Medical Surgical

Registered Staff Nurse on Ortho/Trauma floor

March, 2017September, 2018
Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa

0% Patient Falls

Accurate Assessments/Change of Condition 100% of Rapid Response Call Patients Transferred to CCU With Positive Outcomes

Admitting/Discharging Patients

Cerner Charting

Epidural Certified

Exceptional Team Player

Optimizing/Communicating Pain Control/Care to Multi-Displinary Health Care Team

Orienting 65% of Travel Nurses

Providing Compassionate Nursing Care to 5-7 Patients a Shift

Resource for Float/Flex Nurses, New Hires, Travel Nurses

Specializing in Arm, Back, Hip and Knee Surgical Patients

Registered Nurse/Supervisor

January, 2015January, 2017
Oakwood Villa Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Accountable for care of 76-92 Patients

Accurate Assessments/Change of Condition 80% of the Patients Sent Out to Higher Level of Care Admitted

Accurate Transcription Physician Orders 98-100% Accuracy

Assess/Diagnose/Plan/Implement/Evaluate Per Nursing Scope

Care Planning

Achieved and Introduced as #1/Best Nurse of Facility

Critical Thinking

Cross-Discplinary Healthcare

Effective Written/Verbal Communication

EMR/Paper Charting

Led/Managed a team of 7-8 CNAs, 2-3 Nurses and 2-6 Associate Degree Nursing Students

Medication Administration for 28-31 Patients With 100% Accuracy

Medication track/Order for 28-31 Patients

Mentored 90% of Staff

Patient Advocacy

Patient-Centered Care

Preceptor to 95% of New Hires

Prioritization of 28-92 Patients

Recognize/React (Clinical Changes) 0% Unexpected Deaths

Supervision of 7-8 CNAs, 2-3 Nurses

Teaching 100% of Patients/Family/ 2-6 Associate Degree Nursing Students

Licensed Practical Nurse

December, 2013January, 2015
Oakwood Villa Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Data Collection/Reporting

EMR/Paper Charting

Medication Administration

Nursing Education

Patient-Centered Care

Positive Role Model

Supervised 4 Certified Nursing Assistants

Team Based Cross-Discplinary Healthcare

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing

August, 2011December, 2014
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI

Nursing Student Clinical: 528 hours

Sacred Heart Hospital: Med/Cardiology, Med/Surg, Mental Health, OB

Luther Hospital: Med/Surg

Syverson: Intro to Clinical Care Management

Dove West: Lifespan Management

Skills/Accomplishments:

Critial Thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Patient/Family Rapport

Patient Prioritizing

Teaching

Teamwork

Time Management

Verbal/Written Communication

Freelance Voluntary Activities

Diabetic education 
Therapeutic dog visits
Resident outings
Fish frying
Home visits

Skills

Critical Thinking
EMR
Interpersonal
Leadership
Patient/Family Rapport
Teacher/Educator
Teamwork
Written Communication
Verbal Communication