Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
License and training
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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ANNE KATHRINE SERRA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hoag Hospital Irvine
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.

Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)

West Anaheim Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Performed accurate assessments of patients'' conditions and communicated updates to physicians promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Implemented evidence-based wound management techniques which promoted healing without any complications.

Certified Care Worker (CNA)

Social welfare corporation yamato-seijukai seiju-e
01.2012 - 03.2019
  • Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient care, documenting progress and areas requiring further attention from healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
  • Acted translator from English to Japanese or vice versa to visitors coming from different countries on a company structure program.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Pines City Colleges
03.2006

Skills

  • Multilingual (Tagalog/English/Japanese)
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Infection control measures

License and training

  • RN state of California
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS certification
  • Certified Care worker (CNA) Japan
  • Hemodialysis Training course- completed June 2010
  • Certified N1 Japanese Language

Certification

  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NIHSS Certification

Languages

Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hoag Hospital Irvine
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)

West Anaheim Medical Center
08.2022 - 06.2023

Certified Care Worker (CNA)

Social welfare corporation yamato-seijukai seiju-e
01.2012 - 03.2019
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NIHSS Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Pines City Colleges
ANNE KATHRINE SERRA