Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive career in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Hemet Global Medical Center
Hemet, CA
08.2023 - Current
Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
Instructional Aide III
Temecula Unified School District, Education/Health
Temecula, CA
09.2019 - 06.2023
Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente/Inland Valley Medical Center/Palomar Pomerado Hospital
San Diego/Riverside County
05.2001 - 08.2017
Labor and Delivery, Antepartum and Postpartum, Perform assessment of laboring patients, recover after delivery of mothers and newborns
Telephone triage and advice for obstetrical patients
Accurate documentation of care utilizing various computer systems and programs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Associate Professor
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA
08.2012 - 05.2014
Instructed nursing clinicals to college students.
Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Registered Nurse
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC
07.2000 - 05.2001
Pediatric Medical Surgical, Hematology and Oncology
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
05.2000
Skills
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Direct Patient Care
Patient Education
Complex Problem-Solving
Care Plan Development
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
California Registered Nursing License
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NRP (Advanced) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Hemet Global Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide III
Temecula Unified School District, Education/Health
09.2019 - 06.2023
Associate Professor
Mt. San Jacinto College
08.2012 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente/Inland Valley Medical Center/Palomar Pomerado Hospital
Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery, Postpartum) at Adventist Health BakersfieldRegistered Nurse (Labor and Delivery, Postpartum) at Adventist Health Bakersfield
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical CenterRegistered Nurse - Labor & Delivery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center