Patient-oriented Nurse with five years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Telemetry, Medical-Surgical and Home Health specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
CVH Care
05.2024 - Current
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment, minimizing risks for injury among patients.
Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care between visits.
Provided wound care management expertise, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY/MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE
01.2009 - 01.2018
Served as a key point-of-contact between physicians, nurses, technicians, administrators, other professionals involved in the provision of quality medical services.
Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
05.2018
Skills
Dementia Care
Geriatric Care
Catheter Care
Clinical assessment
Electronic Medical Records
Cardiac monitoring
Diabetes management
Post-Surgical Care
Chronic Disease Management
HIPAA Compliance
Recording vital signs
Patient Monitoring
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Student Precepting
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Compassionate Care
Time Management
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing, 95167939, 07/2026
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/2026
Registered Nurse, PACU/Recovery Unit at Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVHRegistered Nurse, PACU/Recovery Unit at Vancouver Island Health Authority, CVH
Director of Alumni Relations and Events at California State University Maritime FoundationDirector of Alumni Relations and Events at California State University Maritime Foundation