ANGELICA S. DATOR
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 25 years in acute care, specializing in Telemetry nursing. Expertise includes cardiac monitoring, patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, and clinical documentation. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Palmdale, CA
12.2010 - Current
- - Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in acute-care telemetry environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- - Perform ongoing assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, pain, and changes in clinical condition.
- - Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and nursing interventions safely and according to established standards.
- - Recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient status to physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- - Developed and evaluated individualized nursing care plans, prioritizing care for multiple patients based on clinical needs.
- - Educated patients and families on medications, treatment plans, and disease management, enhancing understanding for safe discharge.
- - Coordinate care with physicians, CNAs, LVNs/LPNs, case management, and other healthcare professionals.
- - Maintain accurate electronic medical records and provide effective clinical handoff communication.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
LANCASTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Lancaster, CA
04.2005 - 12.2010
- - Delivered direct nursing care in acute-care telemetry setting, ensuring accurate cardiac monitoring, thorough patient assessment, timely medication administration, and effective care planning.
- - Assessed patients for changes in condition and relayed significant findings to physicians and healthcare team to facilitate prompt interventions.
- - Educated patients and families, coordinated discharge planning, and maintained comprehensive nursing documentation to support continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
KECK HOSPITAL OF USC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2002 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Glendale, CA
01.2000 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
Odessa, TX
04.1997 - 09.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE
Iligan City, PhilippinesSkills
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- Acute-Care Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Care Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Delegation & Prioritization
- Pain Management
Certification
California Registered Nurse License | California Board of Registered Nursing, BLS | ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
LANCASTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
04.2005 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
KECK HOSPITAL OF USC
01.2002 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
04.1997 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE