Anna Alfonso
Fontana,CA
Summary
Compassionate Staff RN with significant experience in patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. Possess strong skills in communication, leadership, and critical thinking. Known for providing high-quality patient care while maintaining efficiency and compliance with hospital standards. Achievements include implementing innovative nursing practices resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN/Relief Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim, California
01.2014 - Current
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments under the scope of practice.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans for each patient's care.
- Performed various tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, wound dressings and care according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings providing input into decisions that affect quality outcomes for patients under one's care.
- Team leader and mentor role in the unit in charge of bed assignments, providing staff breaks, assist with Physician, fellow nurses, patients and their families needs.
Staff RN/Charge Nurse/Relief Staff Educator
Edward Hospital
Naperville, Illinois
10.2005 - 10.2013
- Staff educator assisting during skills day and unit in services.
- Charge RN providing assistance to all staff, patients, families and Physicians.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a telemetry unit.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
Staff RN
St.Jude Medical Center
Fullerton, California
11.2002 - 10.2004
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2000
Skills
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Nurse Leadership Role
- Assist with proper unit staffing
- Team mentor
- Preceptor to new staff and students
- Patient and Family Education
- Electronic Health Record Documentation
- IV management and medication administration
- Blood and blood products administration
- Discharge coordination with other disciplines
- Patient advocate
Timeline
Staff RN/Relief Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - Current
Staff RN/Charge Nurse/Relief Staff Educator
Edward Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2013
Staff RN
St.Jude Medical Center
11.2002 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Bernardino