Gloria Bottari
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Experienced BSN, Oncology certified, Medical-Surgical Certified( CMSRN), Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse and GIP (General Inpatient Hospice Program) Nurse. Skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume, high-acuity acute care settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in a collaborative, Magnet certified trauma hospital.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2004 - Current
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Charge Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Oncology Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2004 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Instructed newly hired nurses on policies and procedures specific to the Oncology Unit.
Resource Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo
09.2004 - Current
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations while maintaining professional composure.
- Provided direct care to patients with varying levels of acuity and complexity.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed initial assessments on new admissions and documented accordingly.
- Identified potential safety risks or hazards within the work environment.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Hospice Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA
09.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Care Coordination
- Intake and Discharge
- Unit Oversight
- Catheter Monitoring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Medical Surgical Nursing Certified (CMSRN)
- Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Infusion Certification
Accomplishments
- Numerous recognitions for Values in Action awards: Excellence, Compassion and Justice
- Numerous recognitions via "Love Cards" from patients, patients families and coworkers
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
Charge Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
Oncology Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
Resource Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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