Elizabeth Uyong
Oakland,USA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse seeking entry into an RN residency program to provide patient-centered, high-quality care to a diverse population. Passionate about advancing health equity by implementing evidence-based practices, patient advocacy, and promoting culturally competent care to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
Oakland, California
08.2025 - Current
- Acted as clinical lead on shift, overseeing patient care and supporting nursing staff
- Identified early signs of clinical deterioration and initiated timely interventions and provider notifications
- Managed high patient loads while maintaining safety, prioritization, and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated strong prioritization and rapid decision-making in high-acuity environment, managing multiple patients while ensuring patient safety and clinical accuracy
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to residents with complex conditions and acute-on-chronic conditions.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and advanced treatments (including wound and post-surgical care) while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and physician orders
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to communicate critical condition changes and facilitate timely interventions, lowering risk of complications and hospital transfers
- Coordinated care transitions, minimizing risk of hospital readmissions
- Maintained precise, real-time documentation in PointClickCare, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuity of care across transitions
Student Nurse Intern
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona Beach, Florida
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Medical-Surgical I & II: Comprehensive assessments, medication administration (PO,IM,SQ,IV), IV therapy, wound care, Foley catheterization, patient education.
- Pediatric Nursing: Age-appropriate assessments (FLACC, Wong- Baker FACES), weight-based medication calculations, developmental assessments, family-centered care, pediatric pain assessment.
- Maternal/Newborn Health: Postpartum assessment, newborn assessment, breastfeeding support, newborn safety.
- Psychiatric Mental Health: Therapeutic communication, suicide precautions, de-escalation techniques, mental status assessment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, Florida05-2024
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, catheter insertion, blood draws, EKG monitoring, vasopressin administration, vital signs assessment
- Patient Education: Skilled in educating patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and prevention strategies
- Critical Thinking: Able to assess patient needs and prioritize care in fast-paced environments
- Team Collaboration: Works effectively within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Technical Proficiency: EHR, Meditech, and POC testing devices
Certification
- RN, California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
- BLS – American Heart Association
- ACLS – American Heart Association (To be Renewed)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
08.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Halifax Health Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethune Cookman University