Grace M. Serran
Stockton,CA
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
San Joaquin General Hospital
Stockton, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Stockton, California
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
RoHealth
Stockton, California
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
Monarch Insurance Co., Inc.
Manila
03.1998 - 03.2002
- Liaison Nurse - Claims Department
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
San Joaquin General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
RoHealth
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Monarch Insurance Co., Inc.
03.1998 - 03.2002