Janay Petruna
Laguna Beach,CA
Summary
Compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse specialized in Emergency Department and interventional radiology nursing settings. Known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Skilled in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education. Excels with communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
Portland, OR
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- As a travel nurse worked well with staff, physicians, and residents. Adapted to new hospital environment and patient demographic.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
01.2007 - 12.2023
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills across the lifespan.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency department setting with a very large patient census. Worked in triage plus in lobby with other providers to expedite safe care for 10 years.
- Facilitated throughput and appropriate patient placement in ED as MICN and triage RN.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
Registered Nurse
The Hydration Room
Laguna Beach, CA
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- educated and monitored patients while receiving IV therapy with vitamins, supplements and IV fluids. Collaborated with physician and owner on appropriate therapies.
- maintained professional and courteous customer service and care
Education
BSN - Nursing Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Goldenwest College
Huntington Beach, CA12-2006
Skills
- compassionate focused quality nursing care across the lifespan focused on evidenced based practice
- rapid assessment and treatment of ED patients Airway management, cardiac monitoring, management of critical medications and drips, recovery of conscious sedation, and collaboration with all medical staff
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIH, RN license current
- expert IV insertion skills and ultrasound guided IV trained
- Triage trained for 17 years
- Was MICN certified for 8 plus years
- Proficient in treatment and management of Interventional Radiology patients
- Dedicated to patient education and providing communication and support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
02.2024 - 05.2024
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
The Hydration Room
03.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hoag Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2023
BSN - Nursing Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Goldenwest College