New Graduate Nurse Support
Laura Rosario
Registered Nurse
Santa Fe Springs,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse (4 Plaza Post-Surgical Unit)
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Whittier, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Unit Secretary (4 Plaza Post-Surgical Unit)
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Whittier, CA
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Admitting/discharging patients, creating/breaking down charts, answering phones/call lights, and all other duties as assigned.
Recreation Leader II
City Of Santa Fe Springs Parks And Recreation
Santa Fe Springs, CA
05.2003 - 10.2013
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant (4T Oncology/Infusion)
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Whittier, CA
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 05.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress, CA 01.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA 01.2013 - 05.2014
Skills
Emotional intelligence
Wound Care
EMD Documentation
Pain Management
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Physical Assessment
Back-up Charge Nurse (with greater than 200 shifts charge nursing)
Precepting
New Graduate Nurse Support
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee, 2020
PIH Health Professional Enrichment Program,
awarded in 2020 & 2021
Certification
BLS
Interests
Nurse Education
Orthopedic Care
Nursing Leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse (4 Plaza Post-Surgical Unit)
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
04.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
05.2016 - 06.2018
Unit Secretary (4 Plaza Post-Surgical Unit)
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
01.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
01.2015 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Rio Hondo College
01.2013 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant (4T Oncology/Infusion)
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
02.2012 - 08.2013
Recreation Leader II
City Of Santa Fe Springs Parks And Recreation
05.2003 - 10.2013