Ann Lum
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse in general pediatrics and acute respiratory care within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Magnet designated hospital. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, exercising sound judgement and working as part of a team to treat a wide range of medical conditions. Committed to continual professional training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of nursing.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNIIO
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children ranging from newborn to 21 years old.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create patient family centered care rounds.
- Assumed charge nurse role for 26 bed unit providing guidance and support to nursing staff as needed.
- Precept new graduates and new hires.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical finding and diagnostic information to develop appropriate plan of care.
- Educated families/patients with new onset diabetes regarding insulin/administration.
- Managed care and use of peripherally inserted central catheter line and implantable ports for chemotherapy, antibiotics, TPN and lipids.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing educational opportunities.
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNII
Dell Children's Medical Center Of Central Texas
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Care for patients with chronic and acute health problems including children with COVID-19.
- Managed artificial airway including tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy tube change and tie change along with patient education.
- Care and maintenance of PICC lines.
- Managed high flow nasal cannula therapy for bronchiolitis and asthma patients in acute respiratory distress.
- Educated and cared for new on-set diabetics.
- Monitored seizure activity and provide interventions such as VNS and medications to manage seizures.
- Assessed/managed patients with chest tube drainage systems.
- Precepted new RN hires.
Substitute School Nurse
Leander Independent School District
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Provide basic first aid to elementary and middle school students.
- Administer daily meds, insulin and g-tube feeds per physicians orders.
- Work without direct supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNII
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.1997 - 11.2003
- Assessed patients and obtained history prior to same day surgeries.
- Served as a preceptor for both new RN hires and RN students.
- PICC line care and management.
- Administered blood products and chemotherapy agents for hematology/oncology patients.
- Administer/manage oxygen therapy for children with acute respiratory distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CACore Competencies:
- Working with the medically fragile pediatric population with complex care needs
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge on issues that are related to pediatric care
- Showing empathy to young, vulnerable and sick patients
- Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
- Working as a team to provide optimal patient care
Certification
CA RN License: 530259 Expires 11/24
PALS Expires 12/23
APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate Expires 12/26
CPN Certified Pediatric Nurse Expires 02/22
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNIIO
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNII
Dell Children's Medical Center Of Central Texas
02.2019 - 10.2020
Substitute School Nurse
Leander Independent School District
03.2018 - 05.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse CNII
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.1997 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
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