ASIA LOWDEN
Renton,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience and knowledge in multiple different healthcare roles. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to provide high quality, holistic patient centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Seattle, WA
11.2018 - Current
- Responded to emergent situations with speed and level headed approaches to provide optimal care and life saving interventions.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Precepted and mentored new staff and graduate RNs.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and NAs while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Completed head to toe assessments, developed individualized nursing care plans, implemented necessary nursing interventions, and evaluated and documented patients response to interventions
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, topically, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and response to medications and interventions
- Collected lab specimens as ordered, completed wound care treatments, initiated and interpreted cardiac monitoring, inserted and maintained indwelling catheters and nasogastric tubes, and adhered to infection precautions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skyline, Memory Care
Seattle, WA
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Preformed dressing changes, managed feeding tubes, provided colostomy and catheter care.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies and documented patients response
- Appropriately delegated tasks to certified nursing assistants and med technicians.
- Responded to emergent situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care and life-saving interventions
- Established therapeutic relationships with residents .
Registered Nursing Assistant- Nurse Delegated
A Country Life Adult Family Home
Everson, WA
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Assessed residents, and administered scheduled and PRN medication followed by proper documentation.
- Preformed dressing changes as ordered by providers
- Accurate checking of blood glucose levels, with proper insulin administration if needed
- Communication between providers and family regarding patient status and care
- Trained and oriented new staff members
- Responded to emergent situations appropriately to provide optimal care and life saving interventions
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, meals, and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Seattle College
Seattle06.2018
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Nursing care plan development and modification
- Memory care and support
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Patient Health Education
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Chemotherapy administration
Accomplishments
- Completed the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and certification course.
- Completed the Wound Care Fundamentals course through the University of Washington, offered by the VA. Wound care champion on unit.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) chamption during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
11.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skyline, Memory Care
02.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nursing Assistant- Nurse Delegated
A Country Life Adult Family Home
01.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Seattle College