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RICKY EVANS
*****.*******@*****.*** 719-***-**** COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Seasoned RN with a robust background at the VA Medical Center and U.S. Army, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in patient care, health promotion, and leadership, enhancing quality improvement by 20%. Skilled in advanced life support and empathetic patient interactions, ready to bring expertise and dedication to a dynamic team.
Discharge planning
Quality improvement
Basic life support
Pediatric advanced life support
Advanced cardiac life support
Health promotion
Geriatric care
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Medical assessment
Diabetes management
Lab result interpretation
Vaccine administration
IV management
Nursing staff leadership
VA Medical Center Colorado Springs, CO
RN Staff
08/2013 - 08/2024
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
U.S. Army Fort Carson, CO
U.S. Army Active Duty
01/1990 - 03/2011
drove trucks and bus
worked as administrative specialist
worked as LPN and RN
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
08/2000
volunteer driver for Silver Key and DAV
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