Elena Foronda
Alhambra,CA
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Telemetry Nurse with 29 years of experience in med-surg telemetry/stepdown units. Proven expertise in providing critical care for complex patient populations, monitoring hemodynamics, interpreting arrhythmias, and administering medications. Possess strong leadership abilities and a dedicated commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptor
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
- Mentored and developed new graduate nurses through a structured preceptorship program
- Evaluated preceptor performance and provided ongoing feedback
- Contributed to the development of orientation and training materials.
Super User
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
- Served as a primary resource for staff regarding electronic health record (EHR) system
- Provided training and support to end-users
- Identified system enhancements and collaborated with IT to implement improvements.
Relief House Nursing Supervisor
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provided oversight and support to nursing staff during off-shift hours
- Implemented effective communication strategies to ensure seamless patient handoffs
- Resolved complex patient care issues and escalated concerns as needed.
Staff RN/Charge RN
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
06.2003 - Current
- Provided expert nursing care to a diverse patient population on a 34-bed telemetry unit
- Successfully managed and coordinated patient care as Charge RN, leading a team of 12 nurses in delivering exceptional care
- Demonstrated proficiency in critical care, hemodynamic monitoring, and arrhythmia interpretation
- Implemented evidence-based practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections by 20%
- Achieved 95% compliance with core measure indicators
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, contributing to their successful transition into the nursing profession
- Effectively delegated tasks and prioritized patient care needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Staff RN/Charge RN
St. Luke's Medical Center
05.1995 - 03.2003
- Provided comprehensive patient care on a 30-bed cardiovascular unit
- Demonstrated proficiency in critical care, medical-surgical
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities as needed, including staff assignments, quality improvement, staff scheduling and orientation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
United Doctors Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines05.1992
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Arrhythmia interpretation
- EKG analysis
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Critical care nursing
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-solving
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Registered Nurse (RN), California
Leadership Experience
- Charge RN
- Relief House Nursing Supervisor
- Preceptor
- Super User
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Relief House Nursing Supervisor
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Staff RN/Charge RN
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
06.2003 - Current
Staff RN/Charge RN
St. Luke's Medical Center
05.1995 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
United Doctors Medical Center
Preceptor
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
Super User
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
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