Catherine Rosell
Covina
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and strong clinical judgment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to infection control and fostering patient comfort, ensuring holistic care for diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the hospital.
- Performed routine assessments to identify changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems for continuity of care.
- Maintained infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and minimize risks.
- 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..
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sultan Qaboos Hospital Salalah
Salalah, Oman
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Sohar Hospital
Sohar, Oman
08.2011 - 09.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Performed routine assessments to identify changes in patients' conditions promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems for continuity of care.
- Maintained infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and minimize risks.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Chiles College
Manila, Philippines03-1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Staff supervision
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sultan Qaboos Hospital Salalah
02.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Sohar Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Chiles College