Charlie Lucas
San Diego,CA
Summary
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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Kaiser Permanente, San Diego - Registered Nurse
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Travel Advisory Department
- Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
- Organized trips for individual, family, and business travelers.
- Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by tailoring travel vaccines and medications to individual preferences and needs.
- Addressed unforeseen challenges during trips by coordinating alternative arrangements or providing support as needed.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Primary Care Outpatient
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Customer Support Sp.
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: KP On-Call,
- KP On-Call
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
ADN -
Kaplan
09.2014
BSN -
Colorado Technical University
06.2022
FNP Student
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI08-2027
Skills
- Medication Administration
- History-Taking and Physical Examination
- Symptom Assessment and Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Remote Patient Assessment and Triage
- Telecommunication Proficiency
- Digital Health Record Management
- Chronic Condition Management
- Patient and Family Education in a Remote Setting
- Empathy and Compassion
- Strong Communication
- Active Listening
- Teamwork
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Skills
Medication Administration, History-Taking and Physical Examination, Symptom Assessment and Management, Patient Education and Counseling, Remote Patient Assessment and Triage, Telecommunication Proficiency (phone, video), Digital Health Record Management, Chronic Condition Management, Patient and Family Education in a Remote Setting, Empathy and Compassion, Strong Communication and Active Listening, Teamwork and Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2016 - 03.2020
Customer Support Sp.
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - 08.2016
BSN -
Colorado Technical University
ADN -
Kaplan
FNP Student
Herzing University
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