Cambria Littau
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with expertise in holistic, patient-centered care with strong communication skills. Experienced in acute patient care, staff supervision, and healthcare administration. Proven ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and unit efficiency through effective collaboration and relationship-building.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, CA
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinated patient care flow across Scripps surgical acute nursing units.
- Manage lines, drains, wound vacs, and critical NG tubes.
- Care for patients post op general surgery and cardiac procedures such as watchman, ablation, and pacemaker placement.
- Monitored patient conditions and escalated changes to providers.
Charge Nurse
Skagit Regional Health
Mount Vernon, Washington
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Organized and delegated tasks in rapid response and high-pressure code situations to ensure timely interventions.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain optimal coverage during peak periods, ensuring patient care continuity.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications and abilities.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care collaboration.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health
Mount Vernon, Washington
08.2023 - 07.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient safety standards and care protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA)
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, USA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.
- Assisted patients with personal needs and daily living activities, collected relevant data, and maintained a safe, organized environment.
- Collaborated with NOST team to enhance patient care across neuro, ortho, surgical, and trauma specialties.
- Supported unit operations by managing patient logistics, clerical tasks, equipment/supply coordination, and charge reconciliation.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Collaborative care
- Evidence-based care
- Electronic health records
- Epic
- Charting documentation
- Staff training
- Patient load management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Patient load management
Affiliations
- California Nursing Student Association, Mentee
- California Nursing Student Association, Mentor, Co-Creator of ventilator associated pneumonia prevention bundle
- New Grad RN and Student Preceptor
Certification
- California BRN License: 95460063
- Washington BRN License: 61440468
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2026 - Current
Charge Nurse
Skagit Regional Health
08.2024 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse
Skagit Regional Health
08.2023 - 07.2026
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT (PCA)
Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Point Loma Nazarene University