Evalyn Karanja
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical
10.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Experience in managing patients post-surgery, especially in critical conditions, patients require intensive care immediately after the procedure.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Center St Johns Medical Center
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care, assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Registered Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA06.2015
Skills
- Proficient in critical decision-making during life-saving situations, adhering to nursing standards and protocols
- Expertise in ensuring patient safety and delivering precise treatment in rapidly changing conditions
Certification
ACLS- Acute Coronary Life Support
NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Care Strokes
BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
05.2019 - 07.2019
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Center St Johns Medical Center
03.2019 - 05.2019
Traveling Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana
12.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Santa Clara Valley Medical
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2017
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
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