Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care.
Empathetic Nurse who assesses, plans, directs and evaluates patient care in fast-paced emergency room. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. . Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Nurse Technician
Charity hospital
New Orleans, LA
07.1999 - 12.2001
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility as a nurse tech
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
South Sacramento, California
05.2023 - 12.2024
Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Promoted a culture of teamwork by collaborating effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Provided culturally competent care tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse patient populations encountered within the travel nursing role.
Travel Er Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Valley Hospital
Santa Clara, CA
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Rideout Memorial Hospital
Marysville, CA
09.2021 - 10.2021
Travel ER Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Richmond, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Sutter
Vallejo, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
San Jose, CA
02.2019 - 02.2021
Same as above
Oncology Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2018 - 02.2019
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Sutter
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2018 - 08.2018
Emergency room Nurse Travel
O'Connor Hospital
San Jose, CA
05.2017 - 02.2018
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Seton Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2017
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Arrowhead Hospital
Colton, CA
10.2016 - 01.2017
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Medical City Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 10.2016
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Conroe Regional Hospital
Conroe, TX
08.2015 - 02.2016
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Trident Medical Center
Dallas, TX
05.2015 - 08.2015
Emergency room Nurse
Conroe Regional Hospital
Conroe, TX
12.2014 - 04.2015
Emergency room Nurse Travel
Southern Hills Hospital
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - 10.2014
ICU Staff Nurse
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
10.2006 - 04.2014
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Followup nurse for discharged ICU patients
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment nurse
Moving and handling key trainer
ECMO nurse
Mentor nursing students
Organ Donation Specialist
Life Gift organ donation
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 10.2005
Evaluated records and risk assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility.
Managed interactions with donors and donation center personnel to achieve goals.
Nurse Technician
Lakeside hospital
Metairie, LA
06.1999 - 12.2001
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Contributed to positive patient experience by offering emotional support and empathy.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Emergency room Nurse Agency
St. Joseph's Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2003 - 09.2005
Emergency room Staff Nurse
Charity Hospital
New Orleans, LA
01.2001 - 02.2003
Education
No Degree - ECMO Certification
Robert Gordon University
05.2012
No Degree - Intensive Care Certification
Robert Gordon University
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Medical Center
12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
05.1996
Skills
Autonomous
Empathetic
Patient/Family focus
Problem resolution capability
Adept at prioritizing and managing deadlines
Team player
Strong Clinical Judgment
Meditech, Epic and Cerner charting
Medical Recordkeeping
Accurate Documentation
Preventive Healthcare
Patient Management
Teamwork and Cooperation
Certification
ACLS, TNCC, PALS, BLS, CPI, MAB Certificate Hyperbaric Medicine ECMO Specialist Training course certification Intravenous training course Graduate Certification in Critical Care Patient transport course Mentor Preparation program certificate Sane course Triage course