Caroline Wu
TEMPLE CITY,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Los Angeles General Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Senior Student Nurse Worker
Los Angeles General Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Front Office Assistant
PIH Health
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Reviewed and updated customer information in database for accuracy.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2018
Skills
- ICU Operations
- Critical Care Nursing
- IV Administration
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Sedation Management
- Chest Tubes
- Pain Management Techniques
- Airway Management
- Seizure Disorders
- Electronic Document Management System
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS Certification
- Hospital Fire Card for Los Angeles County City
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Skills
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Los Angeles General Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Senior Student Nurse Worker
Los Angeles General Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
Front Office Assistant
PIH Health
08.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of California, San Diego
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