- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-beingI have played league and USTA tennis I was the varsity's girls tennis coach for Templeton HS for a couple of years
- Gardening
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Camping
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I come from a family of artist and design jewelry which have been in local wineries and galleries
- Photography
Debra Sullivan
Templeton,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse Perinatal from French Hospital Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and critical care. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, contributing to comprehensive care plans and high-quality healthcare delivery.Strong IV skills.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history 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
37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Perinatal
French Hospital Medical Center
08.1997 - 09.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA01-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseli
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Patient management
Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Appointment scheduling
- Setting up referrals
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse Perinatal
French Hospital Medical Center
08.1997 - 09.2017
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Riverside City College
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