Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 22 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CDCR, California State Prison-Sacramento
Folsom
04.2016 - Current
Provided comprehensive nursing care to inmates with chronic and acute medical conditions.
Assessed patient health problems and needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained medical records.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitored patients for reactions or side effects, and provided education on medication use.
Performed physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
Documented patient information obtained from nursing assessment, physician orders, laboratory results and patient responses to treatments in the electronic health record system.
Coordinated with physicians regarding inmate treatment plans; collaborated with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care was being administered when needed.
Monitored daily activities of inmates for any changes in behavior or condition that may indicate a need for additional medical attention or intervention.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving inmates; administered first aid and CPR when necessary.
Maintained knowledge of current trends in correctional healthcare through continuing education courses or literature review.
Participated in weekly interdisciplinary rounds; discussed cases with members of multidisciplinary team such as physicians, psychiatrists and social workers.
Instructed staff on proper techniques when administering medications; ensured proper documentation following medication administration.
Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Utilized computerized resource and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Registered Nurse
St. Bernardine Medical Center
San Bernardino
01.2008 - 02.2016
Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
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