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

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

Fontana, CA

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

Colton, CA

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

Fountain Valley, CA

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