Pediatric Registered Nurse
Seattle Children's Hospital · Seattle, WA
Feb, 2022 · Present
• Deliver bedside care to 4–6 patients per shift on a med-surg / acute care pediatrics unit, balancing complex clinical needs with family-centered support.
• Perform acuity triage and escalate changes in condition; participate in Rapid Response events and post-event debriefs.
• Educate families on medications, discharge plans, symptom monitoring, and safe care at home, improving teach-back consistency.
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapy, social work, and ambulatory teams to reduce avoidable delays in discharge.
• Mentor and precept new graduate nurses, supporting onboarding for 4 RNs while reinforcing pediatric safety standards.
Staff Nurse, Pediatrics Float
Harborview Medical Center · Seattle, WA
Jun, 2019 · Jan, 2022
• Floated across pediatric med-surg, oncology, emergency, and specialty units, adapting quickly to varied acuity and workflows.
• Performed IV therapy, medication administration, post-operative monitoring, and pain reassessment for pediatric patients.
• Maintained timely Epic documentation and handoffs, helping improve chart completion compliance across assigned shifts.
• Supported infection-control audits and reinforced isolation, hand hygiene, and PPE practices; contributed to 98% audit compliance.
• Partnered with families and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe transfers, procedures, and discharge planning.
Nursing Assistant / Nurse Extern
Swedish Medical Center · Seattle, WA
May, 2017 · May, 2019
• Recorded vital signs, supported activities of daily living, and promptly reported changes to supervising RNs.
• Assisted with safe mobility, comfort rounds, specimen collection, and room readiness while maintaining patient dignity.
• Completed pre-licensure clinical hours across adult and pediatric settings, building foundational assessment and communication skills.
• Collaborated with nurses and support staff to improve rounding flow and maintain accurate bedside supplies.
• Recognized by preceptors for dependable teamwork, calm patient interaction, and careful follow-through.