Arnold Alfeche
Delano,CA
Summary
Dynamic ER Charge Nurse at Adventist Health Delano, recognized for enhancing patient care through efficient emergency processes and mentoring staff. Expert in clinical judgment and emergency management, consistently improving patient outcomes while fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to delivering high-quality care and advocating for patient rights.
Experienced with high-pressure emergency care environments. Utilizes critical decision-making and leadership skills to manage team performance and patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration and quick adaptation to changing situations.
Health care professional prepared for demanding emergency settings. Extensive experience managing urgent patient needs and leading nursing teams effectively. Renowned for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring high standards of patient care and team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
Adventist Health Delano
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing efficient emergency room processes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Delano
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
ER Charge Nurse
Sierra View Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing efficient emergency room processes.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sierra View Medical Center
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kern Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-2017
Skills
- Mentoring staff
- Clinical judgment
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency management
- Quality improvement
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
Certification
- MICN
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Visaya
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ER Charge Nurse
Adventist Health Delano
04.2023 - Current
ER Charge Nurse
Sierra View Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Delano
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sierra View Medical Center
08.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kern Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2019
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Bakersfield College
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