Twenty seven years as a Registered Nurse, seven years in Emergency department and twenty years in ICU. I have thirteen years experience as Charge Nurse of ICU and ED with amazing teaching and communication skills. I have a positive attitude and a team player. I am dedicated, punctual, dependable, and learn quickly.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care using electronic medical record.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.
Managed caseload of many clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care using electronic medical records
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients, including those with multi-system organ failure, trauma, and post-surgical complications.
Proficiently manage advanced life support technologies, including ventilators, dialysis machines.
Monitor and assess patients’ hemodynamic status using advanced monitoring equipment such as arterial lines, central venous pressure, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Educate and support families through complex medical procedures and end-of-life care, acting as a patient advocate.
Precept and mentor new nursing staff and students in ICU best practices.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current ICU protocols and procedures.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 2-3 high acuity patients per shift.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires October 2025
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification expires October 2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) expires October 2025
Current California Registered Nurse License
Current New Mexico Registered Nurse License