Ann Beverly, RN, OCN, PCCN
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, nurse leadership and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente, Irvine Medical Center
Irvine, CA
10.2006 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Charge Registered Nurse, Hematology Unit
City Of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California
04.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions of hematology and medical oncology patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to IRB drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Outpatient Registered Nurse, Oncology
Cedar Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2003 - 08.2006
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Oncolgy patients in a challenging treatment environment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and blood products.
Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
City of Los Angeles, CA
09.2000 - 12.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Clear Lake Medical Center
Webster, TX
09.1998 - 08.2000
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
De La Salle University
Manila, Philippines03.1981
Skills
- PICC Lines and other central line management
- IV Insertion
- Unit Oversight
- Nursing Assignments
- Interpreting EKGs
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Certification
- ONS - Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- AACN - Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente, Irvine Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
Outpatient Registered Nurse, Oncology
Cedar Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2003 - 08.2006
Charge Registered Nurse, Hematology Unit
City Of Hope Medical Center
04.2001 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
09.2000 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Clear Lake Medical Center
09.1998 - 08.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clayton State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
De La Salle University
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