Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Procedural, Recovery, and Emergency Units and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Interventional Radiology
Permanente Medical Group
02.2009 - 06.2024
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
ED/RN, Emergency Department
Sutter Health/ CPMC/ St. Luke’s Hospital
12.2003 - 05.2024
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN, PICC
Kaiser Permanente
07.2007 - 02.2009
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Hematology,Coagulation,Microbiology & Operations Supervisor at Permanente Medical GroupClinical Laboratory Scientist Hematology,Coagulation,Microbiology & Operations Supervisor at Permanente Medical Group