Ashley Mataga
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital/Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Irvine, CA
11.2009 - 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.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Duty Delegation
- Patient Care Management
- IV starts
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital/Hoag Orthopedic Institute
11.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College