Charese Steele
Alameda,CA
Summary
Compassionate nurse with 12 years experience and skilled in providing acute care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in the hospital setting. Nursing background includes primary focus in pediatric emergency, pediatric acute care and general pediatrics within multiple Level 1 and Level2 pediatric trauma centers and Magnet-designated children's hospitals. With a proven track record at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, I am a dedicated pediatric nurse, blending expertise in pediatric ER and med/surg with a strong medical ethic and cultural sensitivity. Renowned for enthusiastic caregiving, I excel in computerized charting, significantly enhancing patient care efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse/Acute Care Float Pool
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in condition using electronic medical record systems.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing skin condition, reviewing medical history and administering tests.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods to determine progress or need for modification of treatment plan.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient care processes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
- Provided education on preventive health practices such as nutrition, hygiene and safety.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient assessment data, diagnosis and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
Staff Nurse/Juvenile Justice Specialist
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
San Leandro
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Performed medical clearance and intake assessments of newly admitted minors to determine if these minors are medically stable to remain in custody at the Juvenile Justice Center.
- Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
- Initiated referrals for specialty services outside the juvenile hall environment and coordinated transportation arrangements when necessary.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to individuals with chronic and acute medical conditions.
- Administered medications, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding the minors' treatment plans, collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.
- Performed physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
- Monitored daily activities of minors for any changes in behavior or condition that may indicate a need for additional medical attention or intervention.
- Documented patient information obtained from nursing assessment, physician orders, laboratory results and patient responses to treatments in the electronic health record system.
- Developed discharge plans for released minors that included follow-up appointments with community-based providers.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Emergency Department
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult patients.
- Primary care, assessment and stabilization of pediatric trauma patients aged 14 and younger.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Performed multiple procedures, lab tests, and communicated results.
- Pre-procedure, intra-procedure, post-procedure care and monitoring of patients undergoing conscious/moderate sedation.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and provided educational resources.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all psychiatric and behavioral patients.
Staff Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Room
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
San Francisco, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of adult patients.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Performed multiple procedures, lab tests, and communicated results.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and provided educational resources.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all psychiatric and behavioral patients.
COVID-19 Tester and Vaccinator
UCSF
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal/oral-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Maintained cleanliness of drive-thru testing site and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Administered Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 Vaccinations for patients aged 5 years and older
- Observed patients for allergic reactions and side effects after receiving Covid-19 vaccinations
Event On-Site Administrator
Advanced Clinical
San Mateo, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- On-site leader for drive-thru covid testing site
- Managed a staff of 5-7 employees
- Registered patients for covid testing
- Administered anterior nare covid swab for PCR test
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Futuro Health
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered the Pfizer covid vaccine to patients aged 16 years and older.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed and assessed patients post vaccination for any allergic reactions and side effects.
- Consulted with on-site providers to devise treatments plans for patients who developed allergic reactions or side effects post vaccination.
Travel Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
Roseville, CA
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintaining the position of a pediatric ER nurse while traveling to different facilities in need of staff nurses.
- Staff nurse in the pediatric emergency room at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA from 06/2019 - 01/2020
- Staff nurse in the pediatric emergency room at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco, CA from 01/2020 - 05/2020
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Room
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, TN
05.2012 - 05.2020
- Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse in the pediatric emergency room at T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital at Erlanger.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Performed multiple procedures, lab tests, and communicated results.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and provided educational resources.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all psychiatric and behavioral patients.
- Five years of charge nurse experience in the pediatric emergency room.
- Preceptor and mentor to new staff and new graduate nurses.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintaining the position of a pediatric ER nurse while traveling to different facilities in need of staff nurses.
- Staff nurse on the pediatric gastrointestinal unit at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, CA from 01/2017 - 04/2017
- Staff nurse on the general pediatrics unit at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA from 05/2017 - 09/2017
- Staff nurse in the pediatric ER at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA from 10/2017 - 05/2018
- Staff nurse in the pediatric ER at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CA from 06/2018 - 01/2019
- Staff nurse in the pediatric ER at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, CA from 01/2019 - 04/2019
Travel Nurse
NursesRX
San Deigo, CA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintaining the position of a pediatric ER nurse while traveling to different facilities in need of staff nurses.
- Staff nurse in the pediatric emergency room at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CA from 01/2016 to 12/2016
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintaining the position of a pediatric ER nurse while traveling to different facilities in need of staff nurses.
- Staff nurse in the pediatric emergency room at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, TX from 01/2015 - 04/2015
- Staff nurse in the pediatric emergency room at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC from 05/2015 - 08/2015
- Staff nurse in the pediatric emergency room at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital in New Haven, CT from 08/2015 - 12/2015
Emergency Room Tech
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, TN
01.2001 - 05.2012
- Emergency Room Technician at T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital at Erlanger
- Interviewed patients in triage to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Performed and assisted with multiple procedures and lab tests.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Safely transported patients to the floor and other departments.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, COAssociate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2009
High School Diploma - General Education
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah, TN05.1998
Skills
- Committed to pediatric nursing
- Pediatric ER experience
- Pediatric med/surg experience
- Sedation monitoring and recovery
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Strong medical ethic
- Culturally sensitive
- Computerized charting specialist
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of California, License number 95074598
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 11/2024-11/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 11/2024-11/2026
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification 11/2024-11/2026
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification 11/2024-11/2028
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification 08/2019-08/2028
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) Certification 05/16/2024-05/16/2028
Timeline
Staff Nurse/Acute Care Float Pool
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
10.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse/Juvenile Justice Specialist
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
10.2022 - 09.2024
Emergency Department
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
02.2022 - Current
Event On-Site Administrator
Advanced Clinical
05.2021 - 08.2021
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Futuro Health
03.2021 - 04.2021
COVID-19 Tester and Vaccinator
UCSF
06.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Room
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Travel Nurse
Flexcare Medical Staffing
06.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2017 - 04.2019
Travel Nurse
NursesRX
01.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2015 - 12.2015
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Room
Erlanger Health System
05.2012 - 05.2020
Emergency Room Tech
Erlanger Health System
01.2001 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Middle Tennessee State University
High School Diploma - General Education
Ooltewah High School
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