Carol Robles
Riverside,CA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in critical care, notably within Kindred Hospital's Intensive Care Unit. Excelled in telemetry monitoring and clinical judgment, significantly improving patient outcomes. Renowned for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing patient and family communication, embodying compassionate care and technical proficiency.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Career Staffing Services
10.2011 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1988 - 03.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles County School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA01-1988
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Healthcare regulations
- Pressure ulcer prevention
Certification
ACLS BLS NIHSS ICU ER
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Career Staffing Services
10.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2006 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1988 - 03.2004
ACLS BLS NIHSS ICU ER
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles County School of Nursing
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