Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in managing complex pediatric and adult dialysis cases in clinical and public health settings. Demonstrated ability to ensure patient safety, maintain treatment schedules, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration while upholding organizational compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialed School Nurse
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 06.2026
Managed care for medically complex pediatric patients with Type 1 Diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, asthma and gastroparesis.
Responded to medical emergencies utilizing evidence-based interventions including automatic external defibrillators, bag-valve masks, and standing order epinephrine pens.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to compose beneficial Individualized Education Plans for patients.
Trained laypeople on health-related topics such as allergic reaction management, medication administration and documentation.
Conducted developmentally appropriate district, state and federal clinical screenings.
School Nurse
Vital Nurse Services
Glendale, CA
06.2023 - 12.2023
Hands-on experience with Dexcom and Omnipod glucose monitoring and insulin administering devices.
Advocated for patient's wellbeing in school environment, closely observed patient's blood glucose levels, hydration, ketones, and disposition.
Experience in verifying and assisting in calibration of basal and bolus rates, insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate consumptions orders from endocrinologists.
Mobile Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
Los Angeles
03.2023 - 04.2023
Cannulated arteriovenous fistulas and monitored hemodynamic stability during dialysis treatment sessions.
Collaborated with nephrologist to ensure accurate electrolyte concentration, iron, exogenous hormone orders, and supplemental prescriptions.
Prepared and operated hemodialysis equipment, including machine setup, bloodline priming, dialyzer selection, pH and water contaminant testing and performed clean up procedures in a schedule-oriented manner.
Documented treatment duration, side and adverse effects, tolerance levels, and conducted holistic and system-specific health assessments pre-, peri-, and post-dialysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA
11-2022
Skills
Patient assessment
Triage experience
First Aid/CPR
Diverse communication
Fluent in Armenian
Screening and referrals
Certification
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate