ALVIN SOLOMON
Fontana,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical, Telemetry & Oncology specialty.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered chemotherapy to oncology patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
11.2003 - 02.2005
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
AL KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS HOSPITAL, SAUDI ARABIA
10.1998 - 08.2002
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNITED DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, PHILIPPINES
04.1996
Skills
- Telemetry and Oncology Nursing
- Interpreting EKGs
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Care and treatment plan development
Certification
- California Registered Nurse, Expiration Date May 31, 2025
- BLS - Basic Life Support, Expiration March 2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular life Support, Expiration Date October 2025
- ONS - Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Provider, Expiration Date December 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
11.2003 - 02.2005
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
AL KHAFJI JOINT OPERATIONS HOSPITAL, SAUDI ARABIA
10.1998 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNITED DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, PHILIPPINES