Kathy Zhou
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
09.2005 - Current
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
09.2009 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06.2005
Master of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2001
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ethical Practice
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Resource Utilization
- Reliable and Responsible
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Honest and Dependable
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
Enjoy Hiking, out door activities, Volunteer
Enjoy Hiking all over the state, Play badminton, Help in Church and also interested in Medical Missionary trip.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
09.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente
09.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
De Anza College
Master of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
University of Southern California
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