John Patrus
Highland,CA
Summary
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.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Motivated Medical Surgical Nurse offering 15+ years of clinical management experience. Patient and dedicated professional remains composed in tense environments. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse with strong ability in medical field. Offering surgical and medical skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Driven Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience caring for patients within med/surg setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Chino Hospital
Chino, CA
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Utilized evidence-based practice standards when making clinical decisions regarding patient assessment and care planning activities.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
San Antonio Hospital
Upland, CA
08.2006 - 11.2009
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
St. Jude Hospital
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Fullerton, CA
02.2006 - 12.2008
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on behalf of patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, Ca
03.2002 - 10.2007
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Clinical Operations Manager
Department Of State Hospitals
Patton , CA
10.2009 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Developed and implemented clinical operations processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Created and maintained project timelines for multiple concurrent projects.
- Monitored site performance to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices guidelines.
- Provided guidance on budgeting for clinical trials and managed budgets accordingly.
- Provided support during investigator meetings by responding promptly to questions raised by site personnel.
- Employed active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
- Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA.
- Managed clinical operations and procedures and enforced adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA and OSHA.
- Managed overall operation of nursing services and patient care by handling financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management and facility maintenance.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Department Of State Hospitals
Patton , SC
12.1995 - 06.2004
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Developed education materials about psychiatric illnesses for use by staff and clients.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Bachelor of Science
University Of Karachi Pakistan 03.1988
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Critical Care
- Health Care Consultation
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Healthcare Billing
- Case Management
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Immunization Skills
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Medication Administration
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Trauma Recovery
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Assessments
- Diagnostic Tools Experience
- Community Advocate
- Laparasopic Procedures Familiarity
- Family and Patient Support
- Epic EHR Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Procedure Preparations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Managing Deadlines
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Disease Management Programs
- Ventilator Care
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Coordinating Referrals
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Emotional Intelligence
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care Planning
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Sterilization Techniques Mastery
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication Distribution
- Documenting Vitals
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Relations
- Clinical Information System Management
- Or and ER Experience
- BLS Instructor
- Family Education
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Monitoring
- BAC Screen/Drug Screen Collection Ability
- Treatment Planning
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Long-Term Care
- Evaluations
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- VFC Compliance
- Seizure Management
- Patient Counseling
Additional Information
- psych nursing experience
Timeline
Clinical Operations Manager
Department Of State Hospitals
10.2009 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Chino Hospital
07.2008 - 09.2011
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
San Antonio Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2009
St. Jude Hospital
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
02.2006 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - 10.2007
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Department Of State Hospitals
12.1995 - 06.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Bachelor of Science