CHIQUITA THURSBY
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical thinking, patient education, and team leadership.Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Saint Luke Home Health
Buena Park, California
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Ensured proper disposal of contaminated materials used in the course of treating wounds.
- Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Administered prescribed medications related to wound healing process.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices, for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
RN
Calm Care Hospice and Palliative Care
Buena Park, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Aloha Home Health Agency
Chino, California
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Florida Adventists College of Nursing
Florida 03-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Electronic medical record
- Regulatory compliance
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Medication administration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Sign Language
Professional
Accomplishments
- Received VISIN 22 HERO award for My collaboration on Narcan program to combat Opiate Overdose.
Certification
- Wound care certification
Affiliations
- Teach blood pressure monitor for Seniors on 2nd Wednesday of each month
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Saint Luke Home Health
04.2023 - Current
RN
Calm Care Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aloha Home Health Agency
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Florida Adventists College of Nursing
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