Katherine Morales Ayson
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cedars Sinai Medical Center- Spine Neuro Surgical Unit
05.2024 - Current
- Trained to provide care for patients undergoing brain, spine and nervous system surgery
- Works closely with neurosurgeon medical team before and after neurosurgical or spine procedures
- Responsibilities include neurological assessment, monitoring neurological status, managing post-operative care, and providing education and support to patients and their families regarding neurosurgical conditions and treatment
- Skilled in recognizing signs of neurological changes that requires immediate intervention, responsible for managing pain, administering medications and monitoring for complications such as infections or seizures
Acute Experienced Dialysis RN
Cedars Sinai Medical Center -DaVita Inc, Tower Acute Dialysis
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Responsible for providing the appropriate dialysis treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures
- Independently performs the assessment, initiation, monitoring and termination of acute dialysis treatment of patients in accordance with the physician’s order
- Assess patient’s response to treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the nephrologist
- Communicate problems or concerns to nephrologist/appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others, as necessary
- Educate patients and significant others regarding adherence to treatment prescription plans, dietary restrictions, and importance of medication compliance
- Review of laboratory results, assess patient’s condition throughout the procedure and reporting relevant changes or abnormalities to the physician
- Administer oral IV and intramuscular medication as prescribed, and monitor patient reactions
- Trained new dialysis nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Registered Nurse PRN
S P Medical Management INC - Surgery Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assessed patients in pre-op; documented vital signs, started IVs, administered pre-op medications ordered by Anesthesiologist
- Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented vital signs of patient during conscious sedation
- Provide post anesthesia care for patients following operative and invasive procedures; maintain a thorough and complete record of each patient's recovery
- Safely discharges patients from the surgery clinic , using policies and criteria defined by the anesthesiologist and surgeon
Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Staffing Professionals
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Registry CNA worked as Travel CNA during the pandemic covid19
- Assisted several residents each shift with activities of daily living , ensuring they're on time for all meals and activities
- Help residents/patients with daily hygiene, including showering, oral and per care, incontinence care and minimizing rashes, sore and soiling
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Home of California, West LA
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided patient care for up to several residents, and assisting with ADL's
- Assuring resident safety, not only in the facility but assistance to VA Hospital for medical appointments, as well as out in the community/field trips
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
01.2012
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate and caring
- Direct patient care
- Adaptable to change
- Hemodialysis administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) California License #95238461 Expiration:2026-08-31
- ACLS(AHA) Expiration:2025-07
- BLS (AHA) Expiration:2025-07
- PALS (AHA) Expiration:2025-07
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cedars Sinai Medical Center- Spine Neuro Surgical Unit
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse PRN
S P Medical Management INC - Surgery Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Acute Experienced Dialysis RN
Cedars Sinai Medical Center -DaVita Inc, Tower Acute Dialysis
08.2021 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Staffing Professionals
12.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veterans Home of California, West LA
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Registered Nurse (RN) California License #95238461 Expiration:2026-08-31
- ACLS(AHA) Expiration:2025-07
- BLS (AHA) Expiration:2025-07
- PALS (AHA) Expiration:2025-07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College
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