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Collette Washington

Jurupa Valley ,CA

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Versatile Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a level I Trauma Center. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Westcoast University
Ontario, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
  • Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
  • Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
  • Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2016 - Current
  • Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways
  • Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems
  • Wrote and filed reports detailing course activities and student progress
  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering all required topics and learning objectives
  • Prepared syllabus listing semester coursework and projects for dissemination to students on first day of class
  • Instruction on clinical skills
  • Review of theory content for application in clinical setting
  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
  • Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
  • Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
  • Displayed exemplary written and oral communication skills to meet learning styles and improve student learning.
  • Developed and implemented curricula for clinical instruction of nursing students.
  • Assessed student performance in the clinical setting, providing feedback as needed.
  • Created learning objectives for each course based on program standards.
  • Collaborated with other nursing faculty to ensure consistency across courses.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for clinical instruction.
  • Facilitated lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops, and other educational activities related to nursing practice.
  • Organized resources such as textbooks, handouts, audiovisual materials., for use in classroom instruction.
  • Evaluated student progress through tests, quizzes, assignments, projects.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
12.2011 - Current
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
  • Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
  • Direct patient care of ICU, TELE and Med-Surg patients who are holding in the Emergency Room. Care of critically ill patients to include Pediatrics (birth -18 years old) Adults as well as Geriatric, ages 60-95. Carrying out admission orders and procedures. Patient’s boarded in ED holding areas from 12 hours -40 hours after admission. At times patients admitted and discharged from ED area
  • Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
  • Analyzed patients records to determine efficiency and effectiveness of care.
  • Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards.
  • Identified and oriented new staff members before deployment to assigned stations.
  • Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Victor Valley Hospital
Victorville , CA
12.2009 - 04.2012
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
  • Supervised 8-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans

Registered Nurse, ICU

Montclair Hospital
Montclair, CA
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Direct patient care in 8 bed ICU department

Education

Master of Science - Education

Westcoast University
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
06.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing ( 12/2009)

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
12.2009

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Medication and IV administration
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Ventilator care
  • Intake and discharge
  • Care planning
  • Diabetes management

Certification

  • MICN
  • ATN Faculty/Instructor
  • TCAR/PCAR
  • TNCC/ATCN
  • PALS Instructor
  • ACLS Instructor
  • BLS Instructor

Timeline

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Westcoast University
06.2022 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

Chaffey College
07.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
12.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Montclair Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2011

Registered Nurse, ICU

Victor Valley Hospital
12.2009 - 04.2012

Master of Science - Education

Westcoast University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University

Associate of Science - Nursing ( 12/2009)

Victor Valley College

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