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Tucson, Arizona, United States

-Works with nursing leadership in the planning, development, and execution of facility education for clinicians and partners; supports the onboarding, orientation, and career development of newly-hired nurses -Coordinates the oversight of quality, risk management, safety and nursing standards across all adult health units including, but not limited to: Outpatient Observation, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care, Intensive Care-Develops system and facility initiatives to promote clinical career development, lateral nurse pathways, and facility clinical initiatives-Chair of BUMCS HAI Committee, dedicated to reducing hospital CAUTI and CLABSI rates and increasing patient safety initiatives surrounding healthcare associated infections.

Step-Down Unit / Progressive Care / Adult Health Float-Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented care plans, and administered nursing care to critically ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients-Provided expertise on nursing subject matter to the healthcare team, while quickly adapting to emergent patient care situations across a multitude of inpatient settings-Assignment: Flagstaff Medical Center. Flagstaff, Arizona. 11/01/2021 - 01/29/2022, Extended 02/06/2022-05/07/22, Extended 05/16/2022-08/13/2022, Extended08/14/2022-10/31/2022.

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Observation, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit-Managed the full care of adult floor patients, including safe medication administration, conduction of thorough head-to-toe assessments, as well as providing patient and family education surrounding disease etiology and management-Assigned unit “team lead” in absence of charge nurse; coordinated unit activity encompassing patient movement and assignments, code cart and narcotic box management, and updating of Capacity Management to reflect unit demographics-Unit representative for Banner’s “Code Blue” and “Pain” committees

Tucson, Arizona Area

-Provided supplemental instruction in undergraduate-level Anatomy/Physiology (BIO201) and Microbiology (BIO205) classes-Utilized a patient and understanding demeanor to explain challenging topics and clarify points of confusion related to human biology, virology, and bacteriology-Catered teaching plans to the need of individual learning styles and barriers to learning

Tucson, Arizona Area

-Managed, directed, and coordinated programs for at-risk youth, including foster children and children living below the poverty line in southern AZ-Established high-quality educational, art, and athletic programs featuring age-appropriate activities, while ensuring programs operate within budget-Trained staff that encompass the YMCA’s core values of respect, caring, honesty, and responsibility, developed strategies to motivate staff, and reviewed and evaluated staff performance

Gig Harbor, Wa

-Supervised cabin and campers for twenty-four hours, six days at a time; established and maintained interpersonal relationships.-Organized and led classes and activities individually and in team-teaching settings in the following: arts and crafts, swimming, dancing, archery, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing; influenced personal and creative expression.

Master'S Of Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Research Emphasis: Pain Management Graduation Date: 08/13/2020

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Care, Health & Society (Healthcare Administration)

Minor in German Language Studies Summa Cum Laude

Healthcare Certifications

Activities and Societies:Certificate: Healthcare Quality & Safety Certificate: The Triple Aim: Quality, Cost & Value in Healthcare.

High School Diploma

United States Marines Distinguished Athlete Award Student Athlete – Wrestling, Softball, & Varsity Dance Team