About Me.
I have always had an insatiable desire to learn new things and share them with others. I knew I wanted to have a career that made a difference in the world. My background in critical care has made me a well-rounded nurse with sharp assessment and critical thinking skills. Educators are leaders within the nursing profession, instilling morals and values into those who follow similar paths. This is an enormous responsibility that I am privileged to have. I exemplify leadership through my desire to provide mentorship and development opportunities to my peers and students.
Work Experience
2022-Current
The University of Utah Hospital
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
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Delivers exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
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Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems
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Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations
2019-2022
South Davis Specialty Hospital
Registered Nurse, Charge
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Provide care to long-term ventilated patients with acute and chronic tracheostomies.
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Management of acute and chronic wounds such as burns, surgical sites, pressure sores with various dressing techniques including wound vac therapy.
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Senior charge nurse responsible for sole communication to providers for all patient care concerns and needs.
2018-2019
Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital
Patient Care Technician
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Prioritize and deliver basic patient care include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, ambulating, and comfort measures.
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Reinforce nurse education related to physical therapy techniques and indications.
2016-2018
St. John's Health
Nationally Certified Phlebotomist
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Perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
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Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital.
Education
April, 2023
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Weber State University
4.0 GPA
May, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summa Cum Laude Honors
Weber State University
4.0 GPA
April, 2020
Associate of Science in Nursing
High Honors
Weber State University
4.0 GPA
May, 2019
Practical Nursing Nursing Certificate
Program Honors
National Technical Honor Society
Student Governance Leader
Ogden-Weber Technical College
4.0 GPA
May, 2018
Associate of Science - Health Science
Certificate of Honors
Central Wyoming College
Professional Licensure & Certification
Registered Nurse - Utah
License # 11305678-3102
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
2020 - 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS)
2016 - 2023
Scholarship & Career Development
May 2022- April 2023
"Educational Inequalities of Novice Nurses Created by COVID-19"
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Master of Nursing - Nurse Educator thesis project.
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Scholarly Project Poster
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Literature review based on PICOT question.
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Presentation to Weber State University nursing faculty, content expert, and peers.
April, 2023
Graduate Residency
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90 hours of guided mentorship by Weber State University nursing faculty.
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Assisted faculty and students with skills lab and pass off instruction.
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Face-to-face presentations of critical care concepts such as TBI, CVA, and cardiac arrest.
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Evidence-based practice guidance hands-on nursing skills within the hospital clinical setting.