ATTIKIS HOUFEK
San Diego,CA
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse, DOU
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Team Lead
LAC-DPH
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed as team lead coordinating and delegating tasks to a team of 1-5 LVNs and RNs to effectively register and vaccinate at risk communities throughout LA County.
- Elevated teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and continuous learning.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a stringent double-check system for medication administration.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Antelope Valley Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12-2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessments
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Emergency triage
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS- The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certification.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, DOU
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Team Lead
LAC-DPH
12.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU
Antelope Valley Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
10.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Antelope Valley College