Registered Nurse with 6+ years of progressive acute care experience, including 20 months functioning in charge capacity on a 38-bed medical-surgical unit. Proven ability to manage complex patient assignments, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and maintain unit operations during high-census periods while supporting frontline staff. Skilled in staff delegation, conflict resolution, and quality improvement initiatives. Recognized for clinical excellence and leadership readiness in fast-paced hospital environments.
Serve as charge nurse 8-12 shifts per month during evening and night shifts, managing unit assignments for 9-11 nursing staff, coordinating admissions and discharges, and serving as primary liaison with physicians and ancillary departments on 38-bed medical-surgical unit with average 82% occupancy
Manage care for 5-6 acute patients per shift with diverse diagnoses including post-surgical complications, diabetes management, respiratory disorders, and cardiac conditions while maintaining quality metrics and serving as resource nurse for less experienced staff
Selected as relief charge nurse based on demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership potential; oversee unit operations including staff assignments, resource allocation, conflict resolution, and coordination with emergency department for admissions during high-census periods
Contributed to unit's achievement of zero hospital-acquired pressure injuries over 14-month period through diligent skin assessments, implementation of turning protocols, and staff education on prevention strategies
Precepted 7 new graduate nurses and 4 experienced nurses through orientation process, with 100% retention and successful transition to independent practice; developed structured orientation checklist adopted unit-wide
Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiative targeting medication administration errors, contributing to development of double-check protocols and staff education that resulted in 42% reduction in errors over eight-month period
Consistently assigned to highest-acuity patients due to demonstrated competency in managing complex conditions including sepsis, post-operative complications, multi-system disorders, and end-of-life care
Recognized by unit leadership for early identification of patient deterioration, resulting in four rapid response activations that prevented ICU transfers through timely intervention and clinical judgment
Serve as primary liaison between nursing staff and hospitalist team during evening shifts, facilitating communication regarding patient status changes, new orders, and discharge planning for average of 32-36 patients
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Registered Nurse | Telemetry Unit
June 2017 – March 2019
Provided direct patient care for 4-5 telemetry patients per shift on 28-bed cardiac monitoring unit, managing patients with acute myocardial infarction, heart failure exacerbations, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization care
Interpreted cardiac rhythms and telemetry data, identifying critical changes and notifying physicians of concerning findings including new-onset atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and ST-segment changes
Collaborated with cardiology team to implement evidence-based protocols for heart failure management, contributing to 15% reduction in 30-day readmission rates over 12-month period
Served on unit safety committee, participating in root cause analysis of medication errors and falls, and implementing corrective action plans to prevent recurrence
Mentored three new graduate nurses informally during their first year of practice, providing clinical guidance and emotional support during challenging patient situations
Maintained 98% compliance with documentation standards and core measures for cardiac patients including timely administration of aspirin, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Graduate Nurse Resident | Medical-Surgical Unit
July 2016 – June 2017
Completed 12-month nurse residency program on 32-bed medical-surgical unit, transitioning from new graduate to independent practitioner under structured mentorship and progressive responsibility model
Developed competency in care of diverse patient populations including orthopedic surgery, general surgery, oncology, and complex medical conditions
Participated in monthly evidence-based practice journal clubs and unit-based education sessions on topics including pain management, wound care, and infection prevention
Achieved independent practice status three weeks ahead of standard residency timeline due to demonstrated clinical competency and critical thinking skills
Education
Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
June 2016
Graduated Cum Laude
Professional Development
Leadership Development Program for Emerging Nurse Leaders
Providence Regional Medical Center
May 2023
Completed May 2023
Crucial Conversations for Healthcare Professionals
VitalSmarts Training
September 2022
Completed September 2022
ACLS Instructor Certification
American Heart Association
January 2023
Obtained January 2023
Sepsis Recognition and Management Certificate Program
March 2021
Completed March 2021
Professional Contributions
Poster Presentation: "Reducing Medication Administration Errors Through Enhanced Double-Check Protocols"
Oregon Nurses Association Annual Conference
October 2023
Co-presented quality improvement project results with unit leadership team
Unit Shared Governance Council Member
Providence Regional Medical Center
January 2021 – Present
Participate in monthly meetings addressing unit policies, staff concerns, and quality initiatives; served on subcommittee that revised unit scheduling practices to improve work-life balance
Hospital Safety Committee Member
Providence Regional Medical Center
June 2022 – Present
Review incident reports, participate in root cause analysis, and develop action plans to prevent patient safety events including falls, medication errors, and hospital-acquired infections
Professional Affiliations
Oregon Nurses Association
2017
Member since 2017
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
2019
Member since 2019
American Nurses Association
2016
Member since 2016
Awards & Recognition
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Providence Regional Medical Center
April 2023
Recognized for compassionate family communication and clinical excellence during complex end-of-life care situation involving multi-generational family with conflicting goals of care
Preceptor Excellence Award
Providence Regional Medical Center
December 2022
Selected by new graduate nurses for outstanding mentorship, clinical teaching, and support during orientation period
Employee of the Quarter
Providence Regional Medical Center
Q2 2021
Awarded for consistent demonstration of clinical excellence, teamwork, and leadership during COVID-19 surge period with critical staffing shortages
Skills
Clinical Expertise
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
Central line care and PICC line maintenance
Complex wound management and wound VAC therapy
Pain assessment and multimodal pain management
IV therapy and difficult venous access
Post-operative care across surgical specialties
Medication administration and reconciliation
Diabetes management and insulin titration
End-of-life care and palliative care principles
Leadership & Operational Skills
Staff assignment and delegation based on acuity and competency
Patient flow and bed management coordination
Shift coordination and interdepartmental communication
Resource allocation and supply management
Conflict resolution and difficult conversation navigation
Precepting, mentoring, and staff development
Quality assurance and safety monitoring
Crisis management and rapid response coordination
Time management and prioritization under pressure
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, therapists, and case management
Physician-nurse communication and partnership
Patient and family advocacy and education
Team building and morale support during challenging shifts
Cultural competency with diverse patient populations
Teaching and clinical instruction
Technology & Systems
Epic EHR (Inpatient, ADT, Medication Administration modules)
Cerner PowerChart (previous facility)
Vocera communication systems
Bed tracking and patient placement software
Documentation auditing and compliance monitoring
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