Compassionate nurse focused on patient-centered care, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking skills and adaptability in response to rapidly changing patient conditions, committed to patient advocacy and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-center Hemodialysis Registered Nurse Preceptor
Davita
Temecula, CA
07.2020 - Current
Assessed, monitored, and managed kidney disease patients with multiple comorbidities receiving hemodialysis treatments
Utilized assessment skills, clinical knowledge, and awareness of policies to make decisions on fluid volume removal
Titrated ultrafiltration rates as needed in response to blood pressure trends or unstable vital signs indicative of hemodynamic instability
Managed patients’ changing conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary care team to minimize complications and prevent hospitalizations
Trained and mentored newly hired registered and vocational nurses
Managed dedicated Covid unit for patients of varying acuities receiving dialysis; administering monoclonal antibodies to clinically eligible patients
Assessment and care of central IV lines, preventing infection and maintaining patency
Managed cardiac arrest utilizing BLS protocols until arrival of EMS; delegating tasks to team members
Staff education and accountability of infection prevention policies and practices
CCU/CVICU Registered Nurse
Hoag Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
01.2012 - 01.2016
Provided close monitoring and intervention to critically ill patients with frequent changes in condition
Followed evidenced based protocols to improve outcomes for sepsis patients
Monitored and managed post-surgical patients to detect and prevent complications
Collaborated with intensivist and interdisciplinary team to manage complicated patient conditions
Participated in procedural assistance, including intubations, central line and arterial line insertions
Titrated vasoactive drips to ensure hemodynamic stability of patients
Followed ACLS protocols while participating in code management
Ensured adequate comfort and sedation of mechanically ventilated patients
Collaborated with respiratory therapy team to facilitate ventilator weaning
Provided in-depth, systematic report to oncoming nurse during shift change to ensure continuity of care
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor at Nemours Children's Health SystemRegistered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor at Nemours Children's Health System