Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Generic

FARZAD IRAN

Tarzana

Summary

Compassionate and driven Registered Nurse with over seven years of cumulative healthcare experience and more than two years as a licensed RN, delivering high-quality care across ICU, Telemetry, Med-Surg, and rehabilitation settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Skilled in acute and chronic care management, medication administration, patient education, and comprehensive health assessments. Committed to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and culturally sensitive care. Compassionate registered nurse traveler known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in emergency care, patient education, and wound management. Excel in communication, adaptability, and critical thinking, ensuring exceptional patient care across diverse settings. Knowledgeable travel registered nurse with several years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skills working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly, and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (Traveler)

Kaiser
Woodland Hills
10.2023 - Current
  • Float pool: DOU, Telemetry, and Med Surg.
  • Provide high-quality care to patients across various general care units, including both sedated and non-sedated individuals.
  • Carry out essential clinical duties, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that promote effective recovery outcomes.

Registered Nurse (ICU)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys
04.2023 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive care to patients in a 20-bed ICU unit, including sedated and non-sedated individuals
  • Administer medications, assess vitals, reposition and ambulate patients, and ensure timely documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create effective care plans and improve patient recovery outcomes

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Provided direct patient care to a culturally diverse population in a 32-bed Med-Surg unit
  • Executed nursing interventions including medication administration, wound care, and discharge education
  • Monitored patient progress and collaborated with care teams to ensure timely treatment and comfort

Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Assisted patients with ADLs, vital sign monitoring, turning, and ambulation in a 25-bed unit
  • Supported nursing staff with daily care tasks to enhance patient comfort and recovery
  • Maintained infection control standards and timely response to patient needs

Unit Secretary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed patient admissions and discharges, updated records, and supported unit operations
  • Coordinated communication between departments and ensured accurate chart documentation

Volunteer (Escort Office)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Delivered specimens, restocked rooms, assisted patients with non-clinical needs, and ensured high patient satisfaction
  • Collaborated with multiple departments including Radiology and Operating Room for patient transport and support

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
AZ
04.2022

Associate Degree - Nursing

Santa Monica College
CA
06.2021

Certificate of Clinical Excellence -

Santa Monica College
CA
06.2021

Associate of Arts -

Pierce College
CA

Skills

  • Nursing Procedures and Assessments
  • Patient advocacy and education
  • Acute and Chronic Care
  • Medication administration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Discharge planning
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Critical Thinking and Communication
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Infection control
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Care plan development
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Effective communication
  • Crisis management
  • Culturally competent care
  • Patient education
  • Time management
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Privacy and confidentiality

Certification

  • RN License, Active, 10/21
  • NIHSS Stroke Certified, 09/24 to 09/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/25 to 04/27
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 04/25 to 04/27
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 04/25 to 04/27
  • CPI Certified, 10/23 to 10/25
  • Hospital Fire & Life Safety, Valid through 09/25
  • HeartSaver First Aid, 06/23 to 06/25

Awards

  • Patient Advocacy & Compassion Award (ICU), 05/24
  • Nurse Excellence All-Star (ICU), 10/23
  • Nurse Excellence All-Star (Med-Surg), 10/22

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy & Compassion Award (ICU), 05/24
  • Nurse Excellence All-Star (ICU), 10/23
  • Nurse Excellence All-Star (Med-Surg), 10/22

Languages

English
Professional
Persian
Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Traveler)

Kaiser
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse (ICU)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse (Med-Surg)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2021

Unit Secretary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2018

Volunteer (Escort Office)

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Santa Monica College

Certificate of Clinical Excellence -

Santa Monica College

Associate of Arts -

Pierce College
FARZAD IRAN