Katherine Oaxaca
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seasoned RN with a proven track record at Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento, excelling in clinical judgment and IV management. Demonstrated ability to build patient relationships and improve care outcomes. Skilled in medical assessment and lab result interpretation, with a knack for rapid, accurate decision-making and compassionate patient interaction. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Pre/Post Op
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures..
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient vital signs pre-and post-operatively.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, blood products and other treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12-2007
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Discharge planning
Certification
- BLS Provider expires 5/2026
- ACLS Provider expires 5/2026
- PALS Provided expires 9/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Pre/Post Op
Mercy General Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
05.2015 - 10.2022
- BLS Provider expires 5/2026
- ACLS Provider expires 5/2026
- PALS Provided expires 9/2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
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