Douglas Gavel
RN
38 Listo St, Rancho Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric care, notably at Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept. Expert in medication and IV administration, and direct patient care, demonstrating critical thinking and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and safety, adept at managing volatile situations and providing culturally competent care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept.
06.2011 - 06.2017
- 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.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
College Hospital Costa Mesa
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Long Beach
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
RN Associates - Nursing Practice
San Diego School of Nursing
San Diego, CA08.1994
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Los Angeles CA03.1986
Cardiopulmonary Tech - EKG, Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Tests
USN Cardiopulmonary School
San Diego, CA, 01.1972
LVN - Medicine
USN Hospital Corpsman School
San Diego, CA12.1970
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept.
06.2011 - 06.2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
College Hospital Costa Mesa
01.2009 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Long Beach
01.2008 - 01.2010
RN Associates - Nursing Practice
San Diego School of Nursing
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Cardiopulmonary Tech - EKG, Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Tests
USN Cardiopulmonary School
LVN - Medicine
USN Hospital Corpsman School
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