Danielle Hughes
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Caring, hardworking, organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in smooth delivery of comprehensive patient care in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization's mission and goals. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Coordinator
Stanford Healthcare
Palo Alto, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system while complying with HIPAA laws.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care while advocating patient needs.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients for evaluation of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Developed health education materials for patient use, as needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing care recommendations over the phone.
- Performed detailed reviews of patient records to determine appropriate action plans and referrals, if necessary.
- Responded promptly and professionally while triaging incoming calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient conditions and concerns.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to callers in distress.
- Analyzed symptoms and advised callers whether they should seek immediate medical attention or wait until their scheduled appointment.
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2017 - 08.2022
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Washington Hospital Healthcare System—RN
Fremont, CA
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse II
UNC Healthcare
Hillsborough, NC
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN III
Cone Health
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Initiates appropriate action of code STEMI, code STROKE, code SEPSIS, code CPR
- Assess/documents the patient's response to nursing intervention while in the emergency room, anticipates potential changes in critical patient condition and response to treatment
- Meets individual learning and discharge preparation needs by using appropriate resource personnel and approved educational materials and validates learning using "teach-back" method
- Demonstrates competency/proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for and discharge of patients and documentation in a timely manner using hospital approved EMR
- Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development by maintaining license and certification renewals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC05.2014
Skills
- Strong leadership skills within multidisciplinary team
- Great Time management/Organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication
- Medication administration expert
- Knowledgeable of Infection Prevention Protocols
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination and treatment planning
- Patient education and advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment and critical thinking
- Care Monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- RN Case Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
References
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of CA, License number RN95180174
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- CPI
Timeline
Nurse Coordinator
Stanford Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Washington Hospital Healthcare System—RN
05.2019 - 02.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
02.2017 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse II
UNC Healthcare
07.2016 - 06.2018
RN III
Cone Health
07.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
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