Kuakini Health System
Honolulu, Hawaii — 2021-present
-Staff Nurse
- Provided care to patients with cardiovascular, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, psychiatric, and neurological disorders; end of life or comfort care measures, pain management; as well as, postoperative care including post general, cardiac, thoracic, gastric, or medical, with rehabilitation.
- Ensured doctors' orders are effectively carried out including testing, bedside procedures, mental and physical assessments, lab work, patient/ family education, patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Provided individualized education and training to patients and caregivers to manage diseases and injuries; explained medication regimens and preventative care to maximize well-being.
- Monitored PICC lines, tracheostomy, tube-feedings, peritoneal and hemodialysis site, foley catheter, colostomies, IV therapies, wounds; prepared equipment and assisted physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Ensured residents are aware of and have access to services available to them as well as participating in activity programs.
The Villas
Honolulu, Hawaii — 2019-2020
-Charge nurse and Staff nurse
- Evaluated patients, conducted admissions assessments to determine patient needs, and created plans of care based on physical, psychosocial, and safety concerns.
- Provided care to post-trauma, including the head injury, subdural hemorrhage, or orthopedic complications; wound care, long term antibiotic therapy, renal failure, malnutrition, cancers, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes, and/or multi-system complications.
- Monitored and utilized PICC-lines, tube-feedings, colostomies, wound-vacs, bladder scans, peritoneal and hemodialysis site, foley catheters, and set up equipment for bedside procedures, as well as, assisting the physician/nurse practitioner.
- Combined knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout care, including patient and family education.
- Proficient in electronic documentation of each patient’s assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of care.
- Provided basic life support in case of emergencies. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.
San Diego Family Dentistry
Honolulu, Hawaii — 2017 - 2019
-Dental Assistant
- Supported dentist in dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and prepared trays and equipment.
- Performed x-rays and arranged in order.
- Maintaining the inventory of dental equipment and supplies.