Driven Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience caring for patients within clinical settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA
10.2012 - Current
Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
Analyzed laboratory results and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly.
Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
Used [Software] to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information, laboratory test results and clinician orders.
Maintained departmental policies, procedures or infection control standards.
Initiated discharge planning based on admission assessments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Emeryville, CA
06.2010 - 10.2012
Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, and specialists to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Actively participated in continuing education activities to stay abreast of the latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, and techniques.
Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing compassionate support for both patients and their families during this challenging period.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
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