Versatile nurse with 8 years experience in providing high-quality and family centered care in an acute care setting. A proven leader in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Committed to seeking opportunities for growth while fostering innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, HI
02.2023 - Current
Distributed assignments to RNs and ancillary staff, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Assisted coordination for patient admission, transfer and discharge.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Responded to all rapid response, code blue and trauma with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, HI
07.2017 - 02.2023
Provide critical care in Pediatric ICU 14 bed unit.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and their loved ones.
Assisted with intubation and airway management with a proper understanding of ventilator setting and modes.
Assisted with management of central and arterial lines while using proper sterile practices.
Administered and titrated intravenous infusions such as sedation, opioids, paralytics and vasoactive drugs.
Direct post operative care for all congenital cardiac repairs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Resource
Straub Clinic & Hospital
Honolulu, HI
01.2014 - 07.2017
Experience in providing direct patient care within departments such as Medical surgical, Telemetry, Emergency, Critical Care (CCIU) and Post Anesthesia Recovery (PACU).
Assessed and monitored patient vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, cardiac rhythms, and other telemetry parameters.
Provided direct care for post op care in orthopedic and cardiac patients and stroke units.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.