Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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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

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Accomplishments

    Daisy Award Nominee, 2020

    PIH Health Professional Enrichment Program,

    awarded in 2020 & 2021

Certification

BLS

Interests

New Graduate Nurse Support

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

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