TESSA DUFUR
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with over 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking, efficiently communicating, maintaining a highly organized workflow and prioritizing patient needs. A dependable individual always willing to assist patients and staff members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PreOp/PACU RN
Pacific Heights Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Proficient in establishing intravenous access for patients in preparation for surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Equipped patients and family members with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Preop RN
Saddleback Memorial Care
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Orthopedic RN
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored and provided care to post-operative spinal/joint replacement patients in a 30-bed unit
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Experience floating to higher acuity units and receiving out of ratio assignments during the COVID-19 surge which included total cardiac care as well as assignments with up to seven patients.
Patient Care Technician
Saddleback Memorial Care
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) -
California Baptist University
04.2020
Skills
- Acute Care
- Perioperative Care
- Post anesthesia Care
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Anesthesia Recovery
- IV Insertion
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- EKG monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Assessment Techniques
- Pain Management
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Identification/Resolution
Websites
License Certification
- CA RN License, 95223552, 03/2024
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 09/2023
Awards and Honors
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- President’s Honor Roll California Baptist University
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Member
Timeline
PreOp/PACU RN
Pacific Heights Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
Preop RN
Saddleback Memorial Care
09.2021 - 06.2022
Orthopedic RN
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
Patient Care Technician
Saddleback Memorial Care
08.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) -
California Baptist University
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