Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. 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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.1994 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
ER Registered Nurse
Huntington Park Community Hospital
08.2010 - Current
Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
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