Irene Yamano-Paras
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry monitoring and complex problem-solving. Known for strong communication and team work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong telemetry monitoring and complex problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and effective communication in critical situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
Harbor City, CA
04.2006 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' individual needs and acuity levels
- Conduct accurate patient assessments to identify changes in condition and notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Effectively start peripheral IVs and administer IV fluids, medications and blood products according to policy and guidelines while observing for adverse reactions.
- Insertion of NG tubes and administering of feeding and medications, observing for pt's tolerance and side effects.
- Educate patients and family members on plan of care, medications, and patient care instructions according to their preferred method and language.
- Mentor and orient new grad and newly hired registered nurses to deliver quality care to diverse patient populations.
- Quickly intervene in emergent and rapid response situations with team members to improve patient outcome.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-1993
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Complex problem solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family education and counseling
- Professional bedside manner
- Orienting and precepting new staff
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Riverside