Arhlene Hedlund
Mililani,USA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical and interpersonal skills, ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs to provide exceptional patient care.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hawaii Pacific Health
12.2011 - Current
- Responsible for caring for critically ill patients, responding to code blues.
- Administered and titrated medications to support unstable patients.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted doctors with bedside procedures.
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting heart monitors.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Hawaii Medical Center West
09.2004 - 12.2011
- Duties similar to Straub
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Floated to Emergency Room.
- Responded to Code Blues.
- Frequently filled in for Supervisors.
- Scheduled surgeries during off hours.
- Staffed each floor daily with the appropriate amount of staff needed.
- During off hours, retrieved central supply items.
- Oriented new hires.
- Acted as a Preceptor for nursing students.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Acute patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
11.1995 - 09.2002
- Duties similar to Kaiser.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Effectively delegated duties to the LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Solano Community College
Suisun City, CA01.1995
Associate of Arts - Science
Solano Community College
Suisun City, CA01.1991
Skills
- Critical care nurse
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preceptor
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Excellent oral communications
- Exceptional ability to work well with others
- Adept at prioritizing
- Problem resolution capability
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse in HI, #53326
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 1995 to present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hawaii Pacific Health
12.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hawaii Medical Center West
09.2004 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Kaiser
09.2002 - 09.2004
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital
11.1995 - 09.2002
Associate of Arts - Science
Solano Community College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Solano Community College
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