Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
guardian care and rehabilitation center
Manteca, CA
02.2024 - Current
Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
Nurse Preceptor
stockton regional rehabilitation hospital
Stockton, CA
03.2023 - 02.2024
Advised nursing staff members on proper medication administration techniques according to established protocols.
Provided follow up support after completion of the nurse preceptorship program.
Observed patient assessments performed by the preceptee and provided constructive feedback when needed.
Evaluated assessment data collected from patients under the supervision of a preceptor.
Monitored the safety of patients during hands-on training sessions conducted with preceptee.
Mentored preceptee by modeling effective communication techniques with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Director of Nursing
guardian care and rehab
Manteca, CA
01.2023 - 03.2023
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation for spine surgeries and initiated vendor contract evaluations in conjunction with operations staff and orthopedic spine and neurological spine specialists.
Registered Nurse
Manteca care and rehabilitation
Manteca, CA
03.2021 - 12.2022
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Assistant Director of Nursing
St jude care center
Manteca , CA
11.2021 - 11.2022
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Reviewed incident reports [Timeframe] for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Admission Nurse
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
Stockton, CA
12.2021 - 10.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals in their charts.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
MADERA, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood from PICC line and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Dycora Transitional Health and Living
Fresno, CA
08.2018 - 04.2020
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Supervised and managed functions including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
Book Keeper
GR TRANSPORT
Fresno, CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
Performed month-end closing activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain Nursing College
Illinois City, IL
2022
Associate of Science -
Bhai Gurdas Nursing School
India
07.2011
High School Diploma -
Green Grove Public School
India
03.2008
Skills
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Staff Supervision
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Personal Care Needs
Patient Check-Ins
IV infusion
PICC Line dressing
Admission orders
Admission assessment
Hospital coordination
Acute and rehabilitative care
Timeline
Director of Nursing
guardian care and rehabilitation center
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
stockton regional rehabilitation hospital
03.2023 - 02.2024
Director of Nursing
guardian care and rehab
01.2023 - 03.2023
Admission Nurse
O'connor Woods, A Senior Living Community
12.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
St jude care center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Manteca care and rehabilitation
03.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Dycora Transitional Health and Living
08.2018 - 04.2020
Book Keeper
GR TRANSPORT
01.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain Nursing College
Associate of Science -
Bhai Gurdas Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Green Grove Public School
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