HAZEL FAMULARCANO
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable in assessing patient condition both in person and over phone. Supports comprehensive medical treatment and healing through interdisciplinary collaboration, education and sound medical advice. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Excellent communicator and passionate in teaching and mentoring.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Springsroad Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Manages 30+ residents admitted for both long-term care and continued medical treatment, including physical/occupational/speech therapy services.
- Safely administers ordered medications via oral, injectable, topical, and intravenous routes.
- Assists with wound care, dressing changes, foley catheter care, and IV management.
- Collaborates with medical doctors and nurse practitioners and leads healthcare team members to effectively provide a holistic approach to patient care.
- Educates residents and families on the plan of care, specified treatment modalities, and follow-up care instructions.
- Mentors, teaches, and oversees nursing students in basic medication administration, medication cart overview, fingerstick blood sugar checks, and insulin administration.
Triage/Advice Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2001 - 03.2023
- Provided-clinical triage to callers while performing verbal medical assessment and utilizing electronic resources to identify appropriate medical protocols and scripts.
- Performed active listening and utilized Nursing Process to make clinical decisions resulting in safe, efficient, and quality level of patient care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while providing excellent customer service to members in accordance with service standards, policies, and procedures as required.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2001 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Managed 6-8 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and IV/NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Queen of the Valley Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2000
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and IV/NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CASkills
- Medication Administration
- Lab Results Reporting
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Telephone Triage
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Springsroad Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Triage/Advice Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2001 - 03.2023
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2001 - 06.2001
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Queen of the Valley Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
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