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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

AMORELLE SENDAR

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Professional Summary Adaptable ,compassionate and enthusiastic ER nurse with 21 years of experience in various ER settings. I am a RN with the utmost dedication to serving patients of all needs and backgrounds. Always eager to apply my problem solving and critical thinking skills that I have acquired and mastered over the years to provide quality health care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Registered nurse

Highlights, St Joseph Medical Center
Stockton, CA
11.2016 - Current

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Educated patients and families and caregivers on diagnoses and prognosis, treatments options and disease process.

Trained new nurses in proper technique. operational procedures and safety protocols.

Registered nurse

Alta Bates Summitt Medical Center
Berkeley, CA
08.2015 - 12.2015

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and assisted to determine plan of care.

Administered medications via various safe routes and monitored responses.

Managed patient care from admission to discharge while keeping patient and family up to date on plan of care.

Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various treatments and therapies safely.




Registered nurse

Kaiser South Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Provided expert and knowledgeable based care for a very busy emergency department with high levels of acuity patients.
  • Educated patients and families regarding treatment plan allowing for involvement in plan of care.
  • Updated patients chart with current data such as medications, health event changes, and vital signs to support accurate treatment plan.

Registered nurse

Kaiser Permanente San
Leandro San Leandro, CA
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments .Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other members of care team to quickly and accurately assess patient and manage care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determine next course of action.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Registered nurse

Washington Med Star Hospital
Washington, DC
12.2014 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with physician's to quickly assess patients and deliver expert care.
  • Provided safe and high quality care in extremely busy setting for a short period of time that was needed during a job action.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal provider and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Alta Bates Medical Center
Berkeley, CA
04.2014 - 12.2014
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
  • Sound ,ethical independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Well disciplined in my practice
  • Efficient and energetic employee that quickly establish rapport with patients and colleagues
  • I perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Pride myself on being a patient advocate with focus on positive outcomes.

Registered nurse

MUSC
Charleston, SC
12.2013 - 03.2014
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records .Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints ..Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources .Provided necessary health education training for patients
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
  • Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.

Registered nurse

Grand Strand Regional medical center
Myrtle Beach, SC
02.2013 - 07.2013
  • Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics .Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients .Often commended for maintaining the safety,
  • Respect and dignity of residents .Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients
  • Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient .Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Registered nurse

Parkland Community hospital
Dallas, Texas
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools .Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow .Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care .Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
  • Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
  • Tested glucose and administered injections
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages .Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Registered nurse

Stanley Regional medical center
Albemarle, NC
03.2012 - 06.2012
  • Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team .Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical record .Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines .Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources .Provided necessary health education training for patients .Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift
  • Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.

Registered nurse

Lodi Memorial hospital
Lodi, CA
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Tested glucose and administered injections
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages .Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms .Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community .Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Implemented medications and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Registered nurse

Fremont Rideout group
Marysville, CA
09.2010 - 05.2011
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols .Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
  • Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.

Registered nurse

Metroplex Adventist hospital
Killeen, TX
04.2010 - 08.2010
  • Managed patient care efficiently in a very high volume of varied population safely
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

Registered nurse

Western Arizona Regional medical center
Bullhead City, AZ
02.2010 - 03.2010
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care.

Registered nurse

Clovis Regional medical center
Clovis, AZ
09.2009 - 11.2009
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards,operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with clinical care team to develop appropriate treatment plan while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and next course of action.

Registered nurse

Alamance Regional Medical center
Burlington, NC
01.2009 - 09.2009
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
  • Monitored patients condition by interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered nurse

Community Regional Medical center
Fresno, CA
09.2008 - 12.2008
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Monitored patients reactions to medications and carefully document findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and device well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2001

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Alamance Community College
Haw River, NC
1995

Skills

  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Clear patient communication
  • Patient care assessment
  • Treatment Preparation

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • TNCC
  • ENPC
  • NIHSS

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Dutch

Timeline

Registered nurse

Highlights, St Joseph Medical Center
11.2016 - Current

Registered nurse

Alta Bates Summitt Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2015

Registered nurse

Kaiser South Sacramento
01.2015 - 04.2015

Registered nurse

Kaiser Permanente San
01.2015 - 01.2015

Registered nurse

Washington Med Star Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse

Alta Bates Medical Center
04.2014 - 12.2014

Registered nurse

MUSC
12.2013 - 03.2014

Registered nurse

Grand Strand Regional medical center
02.2013 - 07.2013

Registered nurse

Parkland Community hospital
06.2012 - 12.2012

Registered nurse

Stanley Regional medical center
03.2012 - 06.2012

Registered nurse

Lodi Memorial hospital
06.2011 - 12.2011

Registered nurse

Fremont Rideout group
09.2010 - 05.2011

Registered nurse

Metroplex Adventist hospital
04.2010 - 08.2010

Registered nurse

Western Arizona Regional medical center
02.2010 - 03.2010

Registered nurse

Clovis Regional medical center
09.2009 - 11.2009

Registered nurse

Alamance Regional Medical center
01.2009 - 09.2009

Registered nurse

Community Regional Medical center
09.2008 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

A&T State University

Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology

Alamance Community College
AMORELLE SENDAR