Kathleen Rodriguez
Los Angeles
Summary
Knowledgeable ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans and safe handling of patients, Using Calm and insightful communication with patients during stressful situations. I welcome challenges to utilize interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UCLA Medical Center
06.1989
- Starting IV's
- Safe patient handling and Monitoring patients during MRI, CT, IR procedures
- Screening patients weekly for upcoming hospital admission. Paying attention to safety issues for both patient and staff.
- Explaining admission in depth and identifying myself as the patients point of contact. questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Epilpsy Nurse Coordinator
UCLA Medical Center
04.1990 - Current
- Weekly screening calls to patients regarding admission, expectations, safety evaluation. Identifying myself as the point person for questions regarding admission.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Mentored and educating nursing staff on the Epilepsy Unit
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient safety
- Developed care protocols to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality nursing services across all shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.1998
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.1986
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessment
- Honest and Dependable
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Save Patient Handling
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Therapy management
- Patient Advocacy
- Pain Management
- Emotional Support
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
Implemented the first Palliative Care Committee at UCLA. Introducing the the Three Wish Program to the Neuro Trauma ICU
Presently hold a duel employment position at UCLA;
1. ICU staff RN- 35 years, 60% position
2. Patient coordinator in Neurology specializing in Epilepsy.- 20 years, 30% position
Timeline
Epilpsy Nurse Coordinator
UCLA Medical Center
04.1990 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UCLA Medical Center
06.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Monica College
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