Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Islands Hospice
05.2024 - Current
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Perform advanced assessments to identify and monitor cardiac and respiratory conditions, including auscultation of heart and lung sounds, recognition of abnormal findings, and early identification of disease progression.
Evaluate, identify, and manage new onset or exacerbations of congestive heart failure (CHF), including determining New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification and implementing evidence-based interventions.
Manage respiratory patients with acute or chronic hypoxia, including oxygen titration, monitoring pulse oximetry, and collaborating with providers for advanced interventions
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and revise individualized care plans.
Support patients and families through education, symptom management, and psychosocial care throughout the hospice journey.
Coordinate with case managers and social workers to ensure smooth transitions of care and timely resource allocation.
Participate in discharge planning or post-death follow-up as appropriate to support family members and caregivers.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Clinic, Ala Moana
08.2019 - 04.2024
Coordinates the admission and discharge of an average of 30 patients a day, ensuring accurate documentation and timely completion.
Responsible for timely and proper utilization of nursing skills including: IV insertion and removal, vaccine administration, and wound cleaning and care.
Performed comprehensive cardiac assessments, including interpretation of ECGs and identification of abnormal heart rhythms.
Recognized and evaluated acute abdominal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine conditions such as small bowel obstruction (SBO), kidney stones, gallbladder disease (including post-cholecystectomy complications), appendicitis, pancreatitis, and diabetes mellitus (DM) with acute exacerbations including hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop patient-centered care plans, ensuring a seamless transition between different stages of care.
Reviews medical records and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and hospital policies.
Accountable for the training of new hires and interns, ensuring comfort and competency within their assigned roles.
Manages staff scheduling for nurses, nursing assistants and pharmacy technicians, ensuring adequate staffing levels and operations.
Pharmacy Technician
St. Luke's Clinic, Ala Moana
08.2019 - 04.2024
Works as part of the clinic’s physician dispensing team, while collaborating closely with clinic pharmacists for the dispensing, claiming and education of prescriptions.
Experienced with a variety of medications, and medication guidelines.
Verified insurance coverage and obtained necessary authorizations, minimizing delays in treatment and reimbursement.
Skilled in liaising with pharmacies to ensure timely prescription processing and delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
01-2018
Doctorate - Nurse Practitioner
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
01-2027
Skills
CPR/First Aid Certified
Medical coding
Computer Programming
Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation
Nursing educator
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Adaptable and flexible, capable of working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Skilled in building rapport and establishing positive relationships with diverse individuals and groups