Denise Graham
Antioch,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Ambulatory Care specialty.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
10.1991 - 09.2005
- Provided nursing care before, during and after procedures
- Continued assessment of conditions and implemented appropriate intervention of patients under conscious sedation
- Administered operation of unit; responsibilities included patient and staff scheduling, supply management, served as preceptor for new staff and coordinated readiness for JAHCO
- Assisted physicians with colonoscopies, endoscopies and bronchoscopies
- Knowledgeable in endoscopy and bronchoscopy equipment and monitoring systems
- Performed routine sigmoidoscopies under advanced practice program
- Assisted medical department acting as triage nurse and provided medical phone advice
- Assisted allergy department with skin testing, injections, patient teaching and relief charge nurse responsibilities.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses, when covering in Urgent Care
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
09.1990 - 10.1991
- Provided nursing care before, during and after procedures
- Continued assessment of conditions and implemented appropriate intervention of patients under conscious sedation
- Administered operation of unit; responsibilities included patient and staff scheduling, supply management, served as preceptor for new staff and coordinated readiness for JAHCO
- Assisted physicians with colonoscopies, endoscopies and bronchoscopies
- Knowledgeable in endoscopy and bronchoscopy equipment and monitoring systems
- Performed routine sigmoidoscopies under advanced practice program
- Assisted medical department acting as triage nurse and provided medical phone advice
- Assisted allergy department with skin testing, injections, patient teaching and relief charge nurse responsibilities.
Lead Nurse
California Endocurietherapy Cancer Center
07.1999 - 09.1999
- Monitored patient’s condition following surgical procedures under general anesthesia
- Directed patient’s pain management and nausea control
- Coordinated phone advice program with patients prior to and following treatments.
Staff Nurse
Children’s Hospital
11.1989 - 09.1990
- Provided care for premature infants utilizing UAC, UVC, and PIA lines, ventilator care and supplemental feedings.
Staff Nurse
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
03.1989 - 11.1989
- Provided care for patients in an intermediate cardiac care unit with an emphasis in post-operatory coronary bypass, post angioplasty and post myocardial infarction.
Staff Nurse
Humana Women’s Hospital
01.1989 - 03.1989
- Provided care for premature infants in the first months of life.
Education
A.D. Nursing -
Merritt College
Oakland, CA01.1988
Skills
- Current BLS and ACLS Certifications
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Skill Development
- Intake and discharge
- Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
Licensing
Registered Nurse, California
References
Available upon request
Certification
BLS expires 7/2026
ACLS expires 7/2026
Timeline
Lead Nurse
California Endocurietherapy Cancer Center
07.1999 - 09.1999
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
10.1991 - 09.2005
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
09.1990 - 10.1991
Staff Nurse
Children’s Hospital
11.1989 - 09.1990
Staff Nurse
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
03.1989 - 11.1989
Staff Nurse
Humana Women’s Hospital
01.1989 - 03.1989
A.D. Nursing -
Merritt College
BLS expires 7/2026
ACLS expires 7/2026
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