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Evonne Houghton
El Dorado,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med Surg Ortho, Tele and Home Health and Hospice specialty.
Overview
1
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Vibra Hospital of Sacramento Folsom
Registered Nurse
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Critical care nurse with 5:1 ratio in hospital setting
- Focus on ventilator care and complex wound management
- IV medication - cardiac, antibiotics, infection control
- Most patients unable to speak due to intubation.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Snowline Hospice
Registered Nurse
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Clipboard Registry RN
Registered Charge Nurse
01.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Night shift leader in skilled nursing facility
- Admission assessments and medication reviews
- IV administration, PICC, ports, midline and peripheral IV insertions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Accent Care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
01.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Home health LVN
- Post Op surgical care complex wounds, IV, and drains
- Cardiovascular and Ortho focus
- Physical therapy.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Adventist Home Health
LVN
06.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cypress Meadows Post Acute
Charge Nurse
05.2015 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Organized regular meetings within the department to discuss process improvements or address any challenges faced by our team members.
Windsor Chico Creek and Rehab
Charge Nurse
11.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
BUTTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Oroville, CA
Registered Nurse from Healthcare
01.2022
BUTTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Licensed Vocational Nurse
01.2005
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Pleural Drain Management
- IV and blood draws
- Medication management and education
- All line care ports, PICC
- Complex wound care
- Post cardiac CATH and CABG care
- Post-Op Surgery care
- Ventilator care and management
- Preventative care
- Infection control
- Holistic options
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Wound care specialist
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Exp 2025
- ACLS, American Heart ASS - ex 2025
- BLS Training - American Heart ass ex 2025
jeweler making and painting
Love life and i make necklaces, wrap rocks and gems, and continue to use my own artistry to create works of art
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Snowline Hospice
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Sacramento Folsom
02.2023 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse
Clipboard Registry RN
01.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Accent Care
01.2019 - 01.2022
LVN
Adventist Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2019
Charge Nurse
Cypress Meadows Post Acute
05.2015 - 07.2018
Charge Nurse
Windsor Chico Creek and Rehab
11.2013 - 05.2015
BUTTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Registered Nurse from Healthcare
BUTTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Registered Nurse License - Exp 2025
- ACLS, American Heart ASS - ex 2025
- BLS Training - American Heart ass ex 2025
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