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.
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.
See UCI Medical Center job description.
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.
* Leadership
* Critical Thinking
* Communication
* Problem solving
* Time Management
* Teamwork
*RN
*PALS
*BLS
*APHON