HOPE MARIE
Palmdale,CA
Summary
professional nurse with over 20 years of Acute care hospitals experience and clinical experience in Psychiatric, MEG SURG, MED Tele. BLS/ACLS/PALS/NIHSS certified. Vast experience to float to cover several units if needed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych RN Nurse
LADMC-Masters Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Very skilled and experienced Psychiatrist RN Nurse who is capable of handling next day assignments floating to multiple hospitals to cover shifts
- Well diversified Registered Nurse who is very goal-directed in implementing plans of care to the patients in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner
- Experienced Psyche Nurse who prioritizes patient care based on their individualized needs and also effectively uses the resources available
- Very effective Nurse who is able to document patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner while handling patients with various psychological diseases
- Super user in computer communication systems such as EPIC, CERNER, meditech, point guard, etc
- Recording patients’ medical records and monitoring vital signs and works at the bedside with other nurses as a key team player to promote excellence patient care
- Oversees patient admissions, transfers and discharges in this fast pace psychiatric hospital
- Monitor medical charts and administer compassionate care and assistance to patients and families
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
- Record and maintain accurate reports and report to manager and supervisors
- Assist nurses and CNA at the bedside as needed to Further enforce the teamwork approach for better patient care and experience.
Medical Surgical/ Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Alhambra Hospital
Alhambra, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Extensive med Surg/ psych RN nurse Float Nurse experience nurse covering multiple units flexible and experienced enough to start next day assignments. Cover med surg/ psych units
- Comfortable with short and long term travel assignments and very comfortable handling New environments and settings in any hospital unit
- Monitor current patients, identify issues, explore alternatives and deploy solutions
- Observe signs, symptoms and behaviors of patients and communicate issues to the doctors
- Administer medical/ psychiatric medications and treatments while monitoring side effects
- Float pool experience nurse
Psych/MS/ Tele Float Pool RN
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Responsible for directing care to the patient assigned throughout this Trauma I, 900 beds magnet hospital psychiatric (main areas), medical surgical/ tele, step-down,
- Delivered quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
- Participated in the performance improvement process within the Network, Hospital, and department.
- Collaborated with patients to identify treatment plan goals; discharges patients as appropriate with written discharge plan. Encourages family participation as appropriate for age and situation.
- Anticipated deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
- Float pool Nurse in psychiatric, Med surg , tele units. Delivers direct intensive nursing care to patients
- Performed and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment.
- Promptly identified changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient, family and keeps care-giver informed.
Psychiatrist / MED SURG FLOAT Pool
PARKLAND HOSPITAL
Dallas, TX
05.2009 - 01.2021
- Provide seamless, exceptional direct patient care throughout 17 in- patient floors 800 beds magnet hospital at New Parkland hospital
- 18 years Experienced Psychiatrist/ Med Surg Experienced Nurse Who is able and willing to work and float to cover multiple units
- Very Effective and professional RN that is able to work with computer systems such as Epic, Cerner, meditech, point of care, Pyxis a super user in these systems.
- Charge nurse experience (5 years)-psyche/ Med surg
- Work closely with physicians to safely administer conscious sedation for successful completion of painful/traumatic procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient's medical histories, vitals, as well as performing phlebotomy, injections, and various diagnostic procedures (e.g. EKG's, Chemical analysis, and in-house laboratory testing).
- Remarkable ability to interact effectively with other employees in all levels of the organization
- Reacted calmly and effectively in crisis situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
- Demonstrated the ability to work in a multi-program environment.
RN Med/Surg Nurse
LAUREL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Laurel, MD
01.2004 - 05.2009
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients
- Provides Nursing Care to all patients of all ages
- Provided excellent and compassionate nursing care for all patients within scope of RN practice.
- Proficient in gathering important information concerning the patient’s progress and patient needs while providing direct patient care
- Expert in documenting nursing observations according to hospital charting standards and administered medications and treatments per hospital policy.
- Very proactive in reporting symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the the supervisor and/or charge nurse and the doctor so that appropriate action is taken in a timely manner and proper care rendered.
- Pursued proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution and initiated changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with the doctors when appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas in Arlington
Arlington, Texas, USA1 2011
Skills
Psychiatrist nursing care
Standardized procedures
Communication
EMTALA compliance
Nurse Practice Act compliance
Patient confidentiality
Risk management
Resuscitation
Stroke management
Documentation
Team collaboration
Delegation of tasks
Certification
- Maryland State LVN/LPN License, 845346, 2004-03-01, 2009-01-08
- Texas State LVN/LPN License, 219724, 2009-01-08, 2023-03-31
- Texas Compact RN License, 816266, 2012-03-22, 2027-03-31
- California RN License, 95269470, 2027-04-30
Locations
- Lancaster, California
- Dallas, Texas
Timeline
Psych RN Nurse
LADMC-Masters Staffing
05.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical/ Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Alhambra Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Psych/MS/ Tele Float Pool RN
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 01.2024
Psychiatrist / MED SURG FLOAT Pool
PARKLAND HOSPITAL
05.2009 - 01.2021
RN Med/Surg Nurse
LAUREL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas in Arlington