Registered Nurse with 25 years of expertise in Adult Intensive Care and Recovery Room Nursing. Strong work ethic and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to work independently while rapidly acquiring new skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance patient care and foster team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
The Surgery Center of Alta Bates
Oakland, California
04.2024 - Current
Executed immediate nursing interventions to manage emergency situations effectively.
Monitored patient vital signs in high-traffic recovery room post-anesthesia.
Administered medications and assessed responses during recovery phases.
Educated adult and pediatric patients and families on postoperative care processes.
Collaborated with surgical teams for seamless patient handoffs post-procedure.
Documented patient progress and communicated updates to interdisciplinary teams.
Utilized critical thinking for swift assessment of clinical situations.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
Concord, CA
04.2004 - Current
Delivered comprehensive patient care in 24-bed Intensive Care Unit for medical and surgical patients.
Conducted thorough assessments, notifying physicians of clinical changes and implementing care plans.
Monitored vital signs, ventilation adequacy, consciousness levels, and pain management.
Administered medications based on patient conditions as determined by physicians.
Communicated patient conditions to family members compassionately and clearly.
Instructed new nurses on unit policies, procedures, equipment usage, and medication administration.
Documented patient progress and care activities within electronic health records system.
Implemented infection control measures to uphold safety standards in patient care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
John Muir Medical Center
Concord, CA
10.2001 - 04.2004
Provided basic bedside patient care
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Cared for an average of 7 patients per shift
Delegated and oversaw care to Certified Nursing Assistant in a team nursing approach
Certified Nursing Assistant
John Muir Medical Center
Concord, CA
10.2000 - 10.2001
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Skills
Advanced Patient Monitoring
IV Application
Ventilator and Monitor Operation
Tracheostomy Care
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Medical Team Collaboration
Patient and Family Education
Pre, Intra and Post Op Procedures
Charts and records management
Patient education
Family communication
Critical thinking
Feeding tube management
Blood transfusion
Blood glucose monitoring
Pediatric care
Compassionate care
Advanced life support
Certification
Registered Nurse in CA, License number 588029, 2001-Present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2000-present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2001-Present
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification 2024-Present
Materials and Facilities Manager at The Surgery Center at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Sutter Health/HVIMaterials and Facilities Manager at The Surgery Center at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Sutter Health/HVI