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Bricia E. Miranda

BSN, RN
Santa Fe Springs,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care both in emergency and inpatient care settings. 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

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

RN, Emergency Department

PIH Health Hospital Downey
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
  • Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.

RN Staff Nurse - DOU

PIH Downey Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

LVN Breaker - Float Pool

PIH Downey Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

LVN/Charge Nurse/Covid Unit

The Gardens of El Monte
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Accountable for day-to-day care of 25-30 Medicare patients through the direct supervision of CNAs
  • Oversaw direct patient care within the Covid and non-Covid units
  • Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
  • Responsible for maintaining open communication between patients, nurses, and physicians in order address problems requiring immediate and long term resolve

LVN/Charge Nurse

Montclair Manor
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Accountable for day-to-day care of 25-30 geriatric patients through the direct supervision of 6 CNAs
  • Dispensed medications, obtained vital signs, started I.V lines, wound care, oxygen therapy, nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures alongside MD.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

LVN Floor Nurse

Garden View Care Center
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Accountable for day-to-day care of 22 Medicare patients
  • Coordinated care with Physical and Occupational therapists in order to maximize the well-being of patients
  • Oversaw direct patient care requirements within the Nursing Rehabilitation and Ambulatory Program


Home Health Nurse

Assisted Home Health Care
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for the assessment, analysis and coordinated care of pediatric patients
  • Reported any change in condition of patient to appropriate medical professional
  • Provided personal care, wound care, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University Ontario
Ontario, CA
10.2019 - 08.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN Program

YWCA's Los Angeles Job Corps
City Of Los Angeles, CA
03.2014 - 05.2015

Skills

    Problem-Solving

    Self-Motivated

    Interpersonal Communication

    Flexible and Adaptable

    Multitasking Abilities

    Attention to Detail

    Dependable and Responsible

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Wound Care

Certification

Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing

References

Hilda Sabendal, ADON

Montclair Manor 5119 Bandera St. 

Montclair, CA 91763

(909)626-1294

Ella Humilde, RN, DON

Montclair Manor 5119 Bandera St. 

Montclair, CA 91763

(909)626-1294

Amy Gutierrez, BSN, RN

(909)626-1294

Timeline

RN, Emergency Department

PIH Health Hospital Downey
10.2023 - Current

PALS

04-2023

RN Staff Nurse - DOU

PIH Downey Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023

BLS/ACLS

10-2022

Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing

09-2022

LVN Breaker - Float Pool

PIH Downey Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University Ontario
10.2019 - 08.2022

LVN/Charge Nurse/Covid Unit

The Gardens of El Monte
08.2019 - 10.2021

LVN Floor Nurse

Garden View Care Center
02.2018 - 08.2018

LVN/Charge Nurse

Montclair Manor
03.2017 - 08.2019

Licensed Vocation Nurse, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

10-2015

Home Health Nurse

Assisted Home Health Care
10.2015 - 03.2017

Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN Program

YWCA's Los Angeles Job Corps
03.2014 - 05.2015
Bricia E. MirandaBSN, RN