Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with success providing individualized patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care, satisfaction through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Bakersfield
03.2022 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Event Oversight Administrator- Registred Nurse
National Staffing Solutions
12.2021 - 03.2022
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement at designated site per COVID policies and procedures.
Completed forms and reports to facilitate COVID site operations on the number of client seen for COVID testing, supplies needed, and report to Optum Call Center of any issues or concerns.
Computerized activities in client information, maintained customer communications, COVID swabbing, and tracked records through Optum Database.
Supervised administrative support staff members, offering breaks, feedback, follow COVID polices, infection control, and procedures per Optum Services.
Contract- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2021 - 12.2021
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Coordinated at a district school to make visits to see students for blood glucose checks, meal intake, and COVID monitoring via school database.
Hospice Nurse-License Vocational Nurse
Bristol Hospice
06.2016 - 05.2020
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management as an on-call staff.
Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA
07.2021
Skills
Patient Care
Telemetry Monitoring
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification