Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficient. Able to work along-side multidisiplinary teams, as well as independently.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Memorial Hospital Modesto
08.1987 - Current
Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations
Diligent professional with proven knowledge of cardiovascular patients seeking a new position in nursing to utilize my expertise and experience of 35 years to improve patients knowledge and outcomes
Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation
Developed individualized plans of care, with critical cardiology, cardiovascular surgical patients, trauma, and neurological patients in the ICU
Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, with additional focus on CV bundle, VAP prevention, decubitis prevention, and infection prevention
Educated patients and family to manage illness by explaining preoperative care ICU care and postoperative care for Cardiovascular patients to improve outcomes
Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families explaining swans, ventilators, labs, hemodynamics and other critical information
Worked many years as a charge nurse on the code blue team and committee
Trained staff to take care of cardiovascular surgery and IABP patients
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene.
Education
Associate In Arts (A.A.) In Nursing -
Chabot College
Hayward, CALIFORNIA
06.1987
Skills
Patient Monitoring
Patient and Family Advocacy
Complex Problem-Solving
Patient Education
Strong Clinical Judgment
Chest Pain Management
Evaluation
Patient Assessments
Performance Improvement Projects
Chart Auditing
Past Code Blue Committee
Education for Improvement in PI Projects
Certification
ACLS, American Heart 1/16/2024 245404834406
BLS, American Heart 1/16/2024 245214834421
License
RN 418343
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
References
Mary Velasquez, Sutter Memorial Hospital Modesto, Clinical Program Coordinator, (209) 409-4459, Velasqml@sutterhealth.org
Mark Carlin, Sutter Memorial Hospital Modesto, House Supervisor RN, (209) 606-4762, Carlinmt@sutterhealth.org