Irene Andrea Smith
Santee,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Per Diem) 20-36hrs/week
Vitas Healthcare
San Diego , CA
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
RN Case Manager (Contract 24-36 Hours/week)
Interim HealthCare
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Managed 4-5 cases daily
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plan of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse Case Manager (40 Hours/week)
Vitas Healthcare
Sa Diego , CA
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse (40 Hours/week )
Stanford Court Nursing Center
San Diego
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Philippines04.2007
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- New Employee Preceptorship
- Pain Management
- Physical Assessment
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Emotional Intelligence
- Wound Care
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Symptom Management
- Evidence-Based Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Compassionate and Caring
Additional Information
TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse California State #95152609
- Basic Life Support # FA5B7C, Expires 3-31-2023
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Case Manager (Contract 24-36 Hours/week)
Interim HealthCare
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (Per Diem) 20-36hrs/week
Vitas Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager (40 Hours/week)
Vitas Healthcare
01.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse (40 Hours/week )
Stanford Court Nursing Center
04.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
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