Dana Nicolas
Brea,CA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Currently working as a full time infusion center nurse that administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, blood products and non chemotherapy infusions.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Float Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim, CA
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked as a per diem float nurse either in Medical Surgical or Telemetry floor.
- Maintained competency in diverse clinical settings by regularly floating between units, adapting quickly to unique patient populations and environments.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics in areas such as patient satisfaction scores and quality of care indicators by remaining focused on delivering exceptional nursing services at all times.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Care Dimensions Home Health
Santa Ana, CA
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked as a per diem RN in Home Health
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Oncology Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Worked as a full time RN at Oncology Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Telemetry Nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked as a per diem nurse in Telemetry unit.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
ICU Nurse
Laredo Specialty Hospital
Laredo, TX
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked as a per diem RN in ICU at LTACH (Long Term Acute Care Hospital)
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, TX
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked at Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit as a full time agency RN.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Makati Medical Center
Makati , Philippines
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Worked as a full time RN in telemetry unit.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity University of Asia
Quezon City, Philippines03.2012
Skills
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- PIV insertions
- Wound Care Intervention
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Central lines access / de-access
- Oxygen devices Management
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care / feeding
- Colostomy /Ileostomy Care
- Foley Catheter / Continuous Bladder Irrigation Management
- Epic Software Documentation
- Cerner Software Documentation
- Infusion pumps (Plum A, Bbraun, Alaris, PCA pumps, syringe pumps, Baxter)
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UCI Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Float Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2023 - 10.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse
Care Dimensions Home Health
05.2021 - 07.2023
Telemetry Nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center
11.2019 - 09.2020
Oncology Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
09.2019 - 06.2023
ICU Nurse
Laredo Specialty Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2019
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Makati Medical Center
12.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity University of Asia