Elizabeth Oladokun
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
LA County. Department Of Health Services
06.2020 - Current
- Administered oral and intramuscular injections as ordered and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
RN Supervisor
Windsor Garden Convalescent Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University- Dominguez Hills
Carson08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elcamino College
Torrance06.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- Chart updating
- Staff Supervision
- Mental Health Nursing
- Evaluations
Certification
- AVADE Certified - 2023-Current
- BLS - 2022 (current
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
LA County. Department Of Health Services
06.2020 - Current
RN Supervisor
Windsor Garden Convalescent Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University- Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elcamino College