Proficient and caring nursing professional offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
06.2024 - Current
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.
Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Patient care Assistant
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
07.2022 - Current
Member of LLU Children’s hospital float pool, experience working on the floor and 1:1 as a patient safety attendant in the following pediatric units: acute care, ICU, CVICU, NICU, step down ICU, ED, and postpartum
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care
Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and safe medical support
Improved patient satisfaction by responding in a timely matter to call lights or patient concerns
Assisted patients with ambulation, ADL’s, transfers, and toileting needs
Active participant in infection control, hygiene and maintaining medical asepsis in a clean environment
Collected and documented patient vital signs, mobility, input and output, weight and height.
Head referee
Play Flag Football
San Jose, CA
08.2014 - 08.2019
Officiated flag football games for ages K-8th grade
Maintain game fairness by enforcing rules accordingly
Monitor Player safety during games
Trained new staff to become line judges and head referee
Emergency Room Registered Nurse at Advocate Aurora Burlington Medical CenterEmergency Room Registered Nurse at Advocate Aurora Burlington Medical Center