Gail Rosenthal
Registered Nurse
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Wells Surgery Center, adept in vital signs monitoring and demonstrating unparalleled compassion and empathy. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing patient recovery times. Expert in preoperative care, ensuring informed consent and optimizing pain management for superior patient outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wells Surgery Center
Encinitas, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
RN Operating Room
Eisenhower Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families by providing timely updates on their loved one''s status throughout the entire surgical process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical interventions, patient progress, and any deviations from expected outcomes.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, utilizing advanced skills and knowledge of various techniques and equipment.
- Coordinated efforts between anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other support personnel in order to optimize patient care.
- Provided critical support during emergency surgical procedures, quickly adapting to rapidly changing situations and assisting in life-saving interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following preoperative procedures and ensuring sterility of the operating room.
- Assisted with training and onboarding of new operating room staff members, sharing expertise and best practices for high-quality nursing care in the surgical setting.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
Registered Nurse -Same Day Surgery
CV Surgical Center
Indio, california
2023.06 - Current
- Obtained informed consent from patients, ensuring that they fully understood the risks and benefits associated with their surgical procedures.
- Coordinated closely with anesthesia providers for seamless delivery of sedation medications throughout surgical procedures.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential enhancement and recommending evidence-based solutions.
- Reduced recovery time for patients through effective pain management and thorough discharge education.
- Prepared patients for discharge efficiently by delivering tailored instructions regarding home care measures, medication administration, and follow-up appointments.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and adhering to surgical guidelines.
- Improved communication among medical staff by serving as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and support personnel during surgeries.
Education
RN Associate In Science -
LVN -
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV Insertion
- Preoperative Care
- Medical Equipment
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Electronic Systems
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Pulse Oximetry
- Compliance Issues
- Nursing Process
- Airway Management
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Admission
- Nursing Assignments
- Dressing Changes
- Intramuscular Injections
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Interviews
- Infection Control Procedures
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Certification
CPR and ACLS certificates and 30CE units
- Operating Room RN license D367868 License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Same Day Surgery - CV Surgical Center
2023.06 - Current
Registered Nurse - Wells Surgery Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
RN Operating Room - Eisenhower Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2016
University of Albuquerque - RN Associate In Science,
Valley College of Medical And Dental Assistants - LVN,
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