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Andrea Copp

Tustin,CA

Summary

Dynamic PICU Charge Nurse with proven leadership at Kaiser Downey Medical Center, adept at enhancing patient safety through quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, I excel in coordinating care for high-acuity patients, ensuring timely interventions and fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PICU Charge Nurse

Kaiser Downey Medical Center
09.2009 - Current

1. Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care for 8 high acuity patients per shift.

2. Monitored vital signs and patients responses, ensuring timely interventions and documentation.

3. Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to enhance care delivery.

4. Participated in quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced patient safety and care standards.

PICU Nurse

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
09.1999 - 12.2001

See UCI Medical Center job description.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Kaiser Bellflower Medical Center
12.2005 - 09.2009
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.

PICU Nurse

UCI Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2006

1. Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and performed complex procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to best practices.

2. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

3. Provided emotional support to patients and their families, building rapport and trust in challenging situations.

Education

Bachelor - Nursing

University of Loma Linda, School of Nursing
Loma Linda, CA
06.1999

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
03.1994

Skills

    * Leadership

    * Critical Thinking

    * Communication

    * Problem solving

    * Time Management

    * Teamwork

Certification

*RN

*PALS

*BLS

*APHON

Timeline

PICU Charge Nurse

Kaiser Downey Medical Center
09.2009 - Current

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Kaiser Bellflower Medical Center
12.2005 - 09.2009

PICU Nurse

UCI Medical Center
01.2001 - 12.2006

PICU Nurse

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
09.1999 - 12.2001

Bachelor - Nursing

University of Loma Linda, School of Nursing

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

UC Santa Cruz
Andrea Copp