Annabel Bermejo
Winchester,CA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and organized Registered Nurse. Greatest asset is providing the best possible care for all patients. Very self-motivated and always ready to start work. Comfortable collaborating with team members and working independently. Empathetic care worker with sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for all patients. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hemet Valley Medical Center
Hemet, California
09.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Collected blood, urine and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Transported patients to and from different departments
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
Hemet, California
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Took samples such as blood, urine and wound specimens and sent to laboratory for testing
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to RN
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and Normal Saline IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Collaborated with RN's, Providers and ER MD on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Country Villa Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful Admissions, Discharges and Transfers
Education
Nursing - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA2007
Prenursing Studies
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA2003
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Maric College - San Diego
San Diego, CA2001
Skills
- CA Board of Registered Nurse License #95130768 Exp 11/30/2024
- Advanced Care Life Support - ACLS Certificate Exp 06/2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Certificate Exp 06/2023
- Basic Life Support - BLS Certificate Exp 06/2023
- Emergency Nursing Pediatriac Course- ENPC Certificate Exp 06/2024
- Trauma Nursing Core Course- TNCC Certificate Exp 07/2024
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Prioritizing Patients
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intravenous Insertion Certified and IV insertion through ultrasound
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hemet Valley Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
09.2015 - 09.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Country Villa Murrieta
10.2009 - 11.2012
Nursing - Nursing
National University
Prenursing Studies
Southwestern College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Maric College - San Diego