Caitlin Lim
Orange,CA
Summary
Driven to make a difference in the pediatric and adolescent population, with over five years of experience in healthcare, more recently specializing in acute medical care. Within this time, I have acquired and honed skills in strong time management, organization, adaptability, teamwork, with compassion and empathy at the heart of my practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, social work and dietary to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Administer ordered medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, developmental stages, and pain levels.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement outlined treatment plans.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Clinical Associate
CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, CA
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted nurses with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine and stool samples.
- Sit as 1:1 sitters with high-risk patients (i.e. suicide risk, pulling medical lines, behavioral risks)
Preceptorship
Telecare Steps Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked under RN's supervision in assisting psychiatric patients with following up on their outpatient care.
- Assessed and did vital signs on psychiatric patients.
- Interacted and did activities with psychiatric patients, such as walks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GoRN
Santa Ana, CA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Would help staff contracted healthcare facilities that had low staffing (nursing homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities)
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient including vital signs.
Emergency Department Volunteer
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Orange, CA
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Communicated with nursing and security staff to facilitate incoming patient needs in the Emergency Triage area.
- Escalated urgent patient needs to the nursing staff.
- Worked alongside security staff to manage patient check-in and visitation.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for both staff and patients.
- Transported patients to departments outside of the Emergency Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa05-2023
Associate of Arts -
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA06-2019
Associate of Science -
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA06-2019
Skills
- Bilingual fluency in Tagalog
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- Certified in Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM)
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Time management
- Team player
- Adaptable
- Organized
- High attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHOC Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Preceptorship
Telecare Steps Orange County
03.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Associate
CHOC Children's Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
GoRN
10.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Department Volunteer
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
11.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Vanguard University of Southern California
Associate of Arts -
Santiago Canyon College
Associate of Science -
Santiago Canyon College
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