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.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
CLINICAL NURSE III
NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE
07.2008 - Current
Provides specialized care for surgical, trauma, ortho, cardiac, and stroke patients
Manages a 44 bed Acute Care/stepdown unit when I serve as relief charge nurse, Staffing unit for next shift
Supervising RN’s, Unit Clerks snd CNA’S
Assigning patient beds to ED admits or ICU downgrades
Ensuring patients level of care is appropriate for unit
Recognizing cardiac arrhythmias on monitor
Acts as patient advocate, assess patient status, and notify physicians of clinical changes and carry outs appropriate orders from md
Serves as a mentor/ preceptor to new employees
Training new RN’s orienting them to unit
Experienced to recognize slight change in condition of patients that should be reported
Works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Has participated in interview panels and education committees
Serves on different committees
Manages a 44 bed unit as relief charge nurse
Plans and staffs for upcoming shift
Supervising cnas RN’s and unit clerks
Assured appropriately patients are admitted to unit
Assigning beds as level of care is determined
Registered nurse with 9+ years of experience in acute care settings
Self-motivated, compassionate, and outstanding ability to work in solo or group settings
Team player
Always willing to help
Flexible and adaptive
Experience with neuro, trauma, surgical, ortho and cardiac adult patients
Committed to ensuring patient safety, and staff moral
Excellent problem solving / multi-tasking skills
Reliable, positive and upbeat
Commitment to patients and my unit
Ability to assess a situation quickly and make appropriate decisions
Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Education
BSN - Nursing Clinical Leadership/Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
12.2013
ADN - Nursing
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2008
Skills
Pre op and pacu care General surgery care Admit discharge patients Provide education To patients and family Iv I sertim Telemetry interpretation And monitoring Following and making sure policies and procedures are followed Charge nurse Preceptor Multiple committees Fall staffing advisory caritas amd ERAS committee
Treatment/Certified Wound Care Nurse at Shadelands Post Acute Short Term RehabilitationTreatment/Certified Wound Care Nurse at Shadelands Post Acute Short Term Rehabilitation