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Sun City, Arizona

Manage the daily operations of a 50-bed neurosurgical progressive care unit and a 4-bed epilepsy monitoring unit with a 74 member team. Facilitate the through-put of patients, unit productivity, and staff and patient satisfaction. Additional Hospital and Unit Activities:• Facility Lead for Threat Alert • Facility Lead for Fall Prevention• Facility Stroke Responder • Member of Facility Stroke Alert Team• Member of Facility Exemplary Professional Practice

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Provided patient-centered nursing care to the neuro medical surgical patient population on a busy 45-bed unit. Performed assessments, formulated and implemented the plan of care, administered medications, monitored recovery progress, reviewed patient lab values and test results, updated and made recommendations to physicians when appropriate. Utilized resources available to research proper procedures and protocol for advantageous evidence-based care. Concisely communicated and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and patient. Prioritized assigned tasks and maintained high productivity level and standards.Nurse preceptor for student nurses, and in the orientation of new hire nurses. At times performed as team leader and floor designee.Additional Hospital and Unit Activities:• Safe Patient Handling Super User• Cerner Super User• Positive Patient Identification Super User • Nova Blood Glucose Super User• Falls Prevention Team member• Shared Leadership Team Member

Performed dental x-rays, made assessments and assisted in dental procedures. Acted from 2004-2006 as a NCOIC (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge) of a dental in-processing clinic where a staff of 3 was successfully led. Single-handedly coordinated supplies, patient treatment schedules, and transportation of personnel and equipment for over 5,500 deploying soldier. Cross-trained as a healthcare specialist to increase unit readiness where EMT Basic skills were learned.Military Awards and Honors:• Army Commendation Medal• Army Achievement Medal • Secret Clearance• Honor Graduate from AIT

Master Of Science (M.S.), Clinical Nurse Leader, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Aas, Nursing