Home Care Registered NurseVarious Private Employers, Seattle, WA• In home care as a nursing student for children with special needs. Help with ADLs, medication administration, educational support, supervision and transport provided to children with diagnoses of autism and cerebral palsy• Private in-home care for adult oncology patient as a nursing student. Medication administration, transportation, vital sign monitoring at home• Care as a fully registered nurse for pediatric tracheotomy and mechanically ventilated pediatric patient. Respiratory care, physical therapy and focus on protecting skin integrity, gastrostomy tube management• Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support• Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life

• 13 month volunteer program with NGO in a preventative health care/primary care clinic in rural Honduras• Focus in diabetic and hypertensive patient education, skin and ulcer care, health promotion teaching to low health literacy patients• Work also done in an orphanage-like setting with children in a small urgent care clinic and daily care of the children in their homes• Focus on care of children with special needs and creation of a preventive health care project to target gaps in care in the children's homes and prevention of overuse of the clinic resources• Special skills- IV placement and management, pap smears, work with Spanish speaking only population and staff• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems

• Acute care of patients 1 month to 18 years old• Care focused in newly onset diabetic education, seizure management, post-NICU infant care, eating disorder support and monitoring, care for complex genetic conditions, high acuity illness management and observation for potential ICU patients, family teaching and mental support, and total care special needs children• Special training in ventilator management and tracheostomy/artificial airway care• Collaborated with physicians to provide optimal nursing care to patients• Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions• Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

Research assistant to Community Health and Nutrition Professor at the University of Portland. Main achievements aiding in qualitative data analysis, data collection, focus group leadership, interview conduction, and qualitative paper write-up. Study in new educational methods of nursing students and its effectiveness. Presentation of research findings at Western Institute of Nursing Conference (April, 2016, Anaheim, CA)

In-home childcare for various families with children ages 2-10 years old. Highly skilled in safe care of children and appropriately and safely managing hazards based on young age, providing educational and entertaining activities, and healthy food choices. Very responsible and able to maintain close and positive relationships with families and children.