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.
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