Hawaii Loa Aloha Hue Lani Leatualii
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in the acute care setting at Harborview Medical Center. Delivering safe and quality care to high acuity patients in a fast paced environment to improve patient outcomes. Skilled in mentoring new staff and employing empathy alongside technical skills to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
07.2023 - Current
- Acute care RN on an orthopedic medical surgical unit primarily caring for patient(s) with these injuries but not limited to neurological (craniectomies, craniotomies, stroke, seizure), respiratory (trach, chest tube), GI (PEG, NGT, Colostomy/ileostomy), psychiatric, and trauma (GSW, lacerations, high speed MVC/MCC) patients.
- Administered and titrating drips to include (ketamine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, morhine/dilaudid PCA, insulin, and heparin) while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills through the help of appropriate staff in house.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nurse Technician
Swedish Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Supporting RN(s) with patient care while on the cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit for the vulnerable patients on ECMO, CRRT, and ventilated.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Highline Community College
DesMoines, WA03.2023
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- IV insertion and Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Swedish Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Highline Community College
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