HSIU-YING CHAO
Garfield Medical Center
Walnut,California
1
Language
1
Certification
37
years of professional experience
Compassionate NICU Nurse promotes 9 years of intensive care experience coupled with superior expertise in high-risk deliveries. Utilizes evidence-based assessment skills to evaluate patient needs and inform treatment decisions. Develops and updates effective care plans to promote continuous patient progress.
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
3 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments to critically ill neonates in compliance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses, reporting changes to medical team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff on NICU procedures, enhancing overall team competency and patient care quality.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Ensured continuity of care during shift handovers by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patients'' status and needs with incoming staff members.
- Conducted detailed assessments of neonatal patients to identify care needs and monitor progress.
- Enhanced emotional support to parents and families, providing guidance and information throughout their NICU journey.
NICU STAFF NURSE
9 Years 3 Months- I am currently working in NICU department, Garfield Medical Center ( located in Monterey park , California ), as a day shift, full time registered nurse for 9 years. While in NICU, Took care of premature and sick babies. I am experienced in ventilation, resuscitation, and care of sick newborn babies.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in neonatal critical care units.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Provided education and emotional support to families, fostering understanding of complex medical situations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care processes and reduce complications.
- Conducted regular assessments of infant condition, adjusting care strategies as necessary for safety.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing service delivery in the neonatal unit.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each infant's unique needs.
- Advocated for infants'' best interests during family meetings, ensuring that their needs were always prioritized.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to parents and caregivers.
- Promoted parent-infant bonding through education on kangaroo care, improving attachment and developmental outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and reducing adverse events.
- Served as a resource for other health professionals seeking guidance on specialized neonatal issues or concerns about specific patients within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with advancements in neonatal intensive care nursing practice.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in the patient's condition and prepared the patient for transfer to a higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing lactation support and resources to mothers in the NICU setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication for better treatment planning and coordination of care.
- Maintained a safe environment for critically ill neonates through rigorous adherence to infection control policies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing emotional support and reassurance during difficult times in their infants'' lives.
- As an ethnic Chinese, I am fluent in Mandarin and English. This gives me the advantage of not only providing excellent care to English speaking patients but also serving the growing Chinese population. As a As a bedside nurse for many years, I am dedicated to providing warm, passionate, and quality care to patients and family members.pecially enjoy working together with others as a team. It helps us to learn from each other and grow together professionally.
COUPLET CARE REGISTERED NURSE
4 Years- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Met with nursing staff to plan shift services.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Trained, guided, and managed new staff on procedures.
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
NURSERY NURSE RN
23 Years 6 Months- Stabilize newborn, provide basic care
- Observed signs and symptoms of patients
- Report patient's condition to pediatrician
- Educate parents on baby care
- Assist in breastfeeding
- Maintain detailed records of patients' prognosis and health care plans.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Skills
Care plan management
High-risk deliveries
Caregiver education
Patient assessments
Neonatal care
Strategic planning
Medication administration
Condition assessment
Vitals monitoring
Patient assessment
Electronic charting
Blood transfusion
Coordination
Multitasking
Task prioritization
Teamwork
Certification
RNC
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
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07.2013 - 07.2017Read More
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01.1990 - 07.2013Read More
Chung Sun Medical college
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from NURSING
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