ANDREA ORANTES
VAN NUYS,CA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse trained in monitoring and caring for patients with diverse needs. Familiar with updating charts, tracking vitals and emergencies. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal
- Provided emotional support counseling services to patients coping with chronic illness terminal diagnoses grief loss stress anxiety depression
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and diagnostic tests for changes in patient status
- Managed intravenous therapy equipment including IV pumps, central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral catheters
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed verbal reports during handoffs.
- Provide high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations
- Utilize EMR and EHR systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams in acute care settings to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Maintain BLS/ACLS certification and stay updated on nursing best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, New Jersey05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Management
- NG tube insertion
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Feeding pumps understanding
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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