CHARITY YOUNG
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with current inpatient behavioral health experience and clinical exposure in PACU, preoperative, intraoperative, and emergency care settings. Skilled in focused patient assessment, vital-sign monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, wound care, patient safety, and recognizing changes in condition. Known for calm communication, team collaboration, and organized care in fast-paced environments. Seeking an Emergency Department RN position to build on acute-care experience and provide safe, timely, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse — Inpatient Behavioral Health
Del Amo Hospital
Torrance, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, and document patient status in the EMR.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and promote coping skills, treatment participation, and wellness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and update patient care plans.
Direct Support Professional (DSP II)
Ambitions, Inc.
Los Angeles
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Provided direct care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Supported daily living activities while promoting independence and dignity.
- Communicated care and effectively with families and interdisciplinary team.
Metro Ambassador
Metro Transportation
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted passengers with directions, ticketing, and accessibility needs in a busy public environment.
- De-escalated challenging situations and provided professional customer service.
- Promoted safety and security across transit systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CAAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
El Camino College-Compton Center
Compton, CA12.2025
Associate of Science - Biological Science
El Camino College-Compton Center
Compton, CA05.2024
Skills
- Patient assessment, triage support, reassessment, and recognition of changes in condition
- Medication administration (IV, IM, PO, SQ) and medication safety
- IV therapy, blood administration, Foley & straight catheterization
- Cardiac monitoring & 12-lead ECG
- Airway management: intubation/extubation observed & assisted
- Conscious sedation & recovery monitoring
- Preoperative, intraoperative, PACU, and postoperative care
- Wound care & dressing changes; surgical counts & time-out procedures
- Infection prevention, aseptic technique, and patient/family education
- Electronic Medical Records (Cerner)
- Strong Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking & Assessment
- Patient Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptable & Eager to Learn
Personal Information
Title: RN
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) — California License #RN148995, BLS — AHA, ACLS — AHA, PALS — AHA, CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CA BRN Mandated Reporter, Infection Prevention & Control
Section name
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — General & Orthopedic Surgery — Scrub & Circulating Roles
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — PACU — RN Clinical Rotation
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center — Cath Lab — Clinical Rotation
- MLK Community Hospital — Emergency Department — Emergency Department Clinical Rotation
- St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood — Obstetrics — RN Clinical Rotation
- Gardena Convalescent Hospital — Fundamentals of Nursing — RN Clinical Rotation
Timeline
Charge Nurse — Inpatient Behavioral Health
Del Amo Hospital
05.2026 - Current
Metro Ambassador
Metro Transportation
11.2022 - 01.2024
Direct Support Professional (DSP II)
Ambitions, Inc.
01.2013 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Biological Science
El Camino College-Compton Center
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
El Camino College-Compton Center
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Cal State Dominguez Hills