Brenda Chavez
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 6 and a half years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Core Med Staffing
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Huntington Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
- Improved nursing competencies by developing and implementing training modules tailored to the needs of each nurse.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Secure Nursing
01.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Centinela Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from acute to post-acute care settings by coordinating discharge planning and ensuring appropriate follow-up services.
Registered Nurse Home Health
Infinite Home Health
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Patient assessment, medication management, wound care, PICC line dressing changes, blood draw via peripheral and PICC line, medication infusion via PICC line, and patient teaching on disease process and medications prescribed.
- Evaluate critical lab values and coordinate with primary care provider on proper interventions for the patient.
- Coordinate PT, OT, and Social Worker visits for assigned patients.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Delano Regional Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2019
LVN Pediatric Home Care
Renaissance Home Health Services
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Direct patient care such as medication administration via gastrostomy tube, by mouth, injection, and inhaled, wound care, gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care, therapy to prevent further complications, and provided activities of daily living.
- Demonstrate professional communication in order to provide the best care for patients by coordinating care.
- Provide support to families and parents of ill patients.
Personal Assistant
Gamero Group Intelligent Real Estate
06.2008 - 05.2015
- Coordinated open house days and times and made sure other real estate agents knew of the open house days and times.
- Answering phone calls, providing customer service, and setting up appointments for clients with real estate agents in the office.
- Greeted clients and maintained them up to date on the status of their home.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
West Coast University
N. Hollywood, CA04.2017
License Vocational Nurse Program -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA08.2015
Skills
- Trauma Nursing
- Care Coordination
- Emergency Care
- Case Management
- Student/New Hire/New Graduate Precepting
- Learning Programs for colleagues
- Lecturing New Hire/New Graduate Nurses
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Charge Nurse experience
- Proficient skills in EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, & Paragon
Personal Information
Title: BSN RN PHN
Timeline
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Core Med Staffing
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Huntington Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Secure Nursing
01.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Centinela Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Delano Regional Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Home Health
Infinite Home Health
07.2017 - 01.2020
LVN Pediatric Home Care
Renaissance Home Health Services
10.2015 - 08.2017
Personal Assistant
Gamero Group Intelligent Real Estate
06.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
West Coast University
License Vocational Nurse Program -
American Career College
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