Elsa Rangel
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 24+ years of experience in providing exceptional patient care in various healthcare settings. Proficient in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a diverse patient population. Strong clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and consistently delivering quality and efficient nursing. Fluent in Spanish, enabling effective communication with diverse patient populations. Charge nurse to a high pressure unit involving multiple departments. Dedicated to advocating for patients' needs and ensuring optimal outcomes through evidence-based practice and safety. Seeking to contribute my expertise and passion as an RN.
Overview
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24
years of professional experience
Work History
PTU Staff RN CNIII
UCLA
11.2009 - Current
- Prepare and care for preoperative patients for surgeries and procedures.
- Safely care for and recover patients postoperatively in PTU to ensure safe recovery from anesthesia.
- Educate patients and their families on self-care practices, pre operative teaching, post operative instructions, including incision and any post care specific to each patient.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations and ensuring high quality patient care and safety in a high pressure environment.
- I have been a designated Super User for CareConnect, Beaker, and WDL providing expert support and training within the unit.
Surgery Center RN
Specialty Surgical Center
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Provided patient care by obtaining thorough pre-operative assessments, including reviewing patient histories, conducting physical examinations, IV placement and ensuring all necessary pre-operative tests and medications were completed.
- Provided post operative care for patients who had undergone anesthesia.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, monitoring for complications, and medication management.
Float Resource RN
UCLA
05.2007 - 11.2009
- Adaptable and experienced Float Resource RN with a proven ability to seamlessly transition between different units and provide high-quality patient care across various specialties.
- Skilled in rapid assessments, care planning, and crisis management to provide timely and effective interventions for patients in diverse clinical settings.
- Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, communicating effectively, and promoting a cohesive healthcare environment to ensure the highest standard of care delivery.
- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and professionalism in responding to staffing needs.
ICU Staff RN
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
09.2002 - 12.2008
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and implementing treatment plans.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in patient condition, communicating with physicians and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations to provide quality care to patients in the ICU.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, California05.2002
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PTU Staff RN CNIII
UCLA
11.2009 - Current
Float Resource RN
UCLA
05.2007 - 11.2009
Surgery Center RN
Specialty Surgical Center
01.2005 - 01.2013
ICU Staff RN
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
09.2002 - 12.2008
Associates Degree - Nursing
El Camino College