DAWN TLUSTY
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry and Covid contract positions
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
11.2018 - Current
- Provides nursing care to adult to geriatric medical and post-surgical patients
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Provide care to patients with complex medical conditions such as CHF, stroke, respiratory diseases, diabetes, renal, and behavioral
- Recognize, interpret, and initiate appropriate actions based on arrhythmia monitoring.
RN Ambulatory Infusion Clinic
HARBOR-UCLA Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Review health history, laboratory, pathology, and imaging studies
- Assess patient physical and emotional status; collaborate with doctors and other clinicians about treatment plans
- Access and care for implanted vascular access devices and PICC lines
- Placement and care of peripheral IV catheters
- Safely administer medications, fluids, and cancer treatments
- Educate patients and the families regarding treatment plan and expectations
- Help patients plan for and manage symptoms throughout treatment
- Chart the patient’s response to treatment and medication.
RN Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Wards, Internal Registry Float RN
HARBOR-UCLA Medical Center
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operative care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures such as angiography or bypass surgery.
- Enhanced quality of care for patients with heart failure by developing individualized care plans.
- Expeditiously recognized and managed arrhythmias with appropriate interventions, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through open communication channels that facilitated better understanding of their loved ones'' medical condition and treatment options.
- Streamlined patient flow in the cardiac unit by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient management.
RN Med Surg with Hematology/Oncology Focus
LAC-USC Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Provide compassionate care with supportive psychosocial interventions
- Assess and deliver appropriate care to critical patients
- Adhere to policies and procedures of the hospital and unit
- Identify critical labs and situations and act promptly
- Deliver blood products, and IV medications in a safe manner
- Prioritize and deliver care to a multitude of critical patients
- Develop and prioritize plans of care
- Care and assessment of central catheter lines
- Placement and care of IV catheters, blood withdrawals
- Prompt attention and care of chemotherapy induced side effects.
Education
AA in Communications -
Springfield Technical Community College
BSN in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
01.2024
AA in Nursing -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health
12.2013
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Telemetry equipment operation
- Adaptable learning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Telemetry and Covid contract positions
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
11.2018 - Current
RN Ambulatory Infusion Clinic
HARBOR-UCLA Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2018
RN Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Wards, Internal Registry Float RN
HARBOR-UCLA Medical Center
07.2016 - 03.2018
RN Med Surg with Hematology/Oncology Focus
LAC-USC Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2017
AA in Communications -
Springfield Technical Community College
BSN in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
AA in Nursing -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health
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