Elaine Amodia
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Napa State Hospital
05.2013 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes and ensuring timely interventions for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing overall safety standards within the hospital environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and hospital policies to ensure quality care delivery.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Napa State Hospital
01.2001 - 07.2013
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital signs monitoring and documentation of patient information.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delos Santos College
Manila, Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Care plan development
- Team coordination
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Staff supervision
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Napa State Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Napa State Hospital
01.2001 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delos Santos College