Holly LaClaire
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medley Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, PACU
San Gabriel Valley Surgical Center
07.2020 - Current
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Kaiser Ontario
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Antonio Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 07.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2003
Skills
- Perioperative Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Health Education
- After-Care Planning
- Sedation Management
- Monitoring Recovery
- Emergency Situations
- Emotional Support
- Pain Management
- Perioperative Care
- Anesthesia Recovery
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Kaiser Ontario
07.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medley Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
San Gabriel Valley Surgical Center
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Antonio Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
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