A licensed practical nurse with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic, which is evident through work history. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 23 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Honolulu, HI
08.1997 - 10.2020
Caring for pediatric patients and their families
Dispensing of Medications, Vital Signs, Catheter Care, IV Starts, Tracheostomy Care, Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning, Oxygen Therapy, Wound Vac/Dressing Care , Blood Transfusions
Administering control narcotics
Develop and implement nursing care plans & supervise patients admissions and discharge procedures
Liaison between patients, nurses and physicians to address problems requiring immediate/long term resolve
Ensure open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures
Assessed need for, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric patients
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
License Practical Nurse
Pali Momi Medical Center
Aiea, HI
10.2000 - 05.2001
Assist with patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Closely monitored acute conditions such as MI and arrhythmias
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Managed patients from admissions to post-operative through discharge
Managed patients for a med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment for 5-6 patients per shift.
Nursing Assistant
Straub Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
06.1994 - 05.1997
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
Provided pre- and post-operative care
Administering cleansing enemas, catheterizations for bladder irrigations
Performed tube feeds
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hawaii School For Girls
Honolulu, HI
01.1983 - 06.1987
Associate of Arts -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
08.1987 - 01.1990
Associate of Science -
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI
01.1998 - 01.2019
Skills
Advanced Pediatric Life Support Certificate
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Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Boards
AccesSurf - AccesSurf is a water based nonprofit charity organization that provides a variety of programs, services, and events for people with a handi-cap
Outrigger Canoe Club - House and Admissions Committee