Caring, dedicated and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 8 years of experience. Able to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Skilled at developing comprehensive treatment plans and communicating said plans with patients and interdisciplinary team to achieve best possible outcome. Committed to advocating on patients’ behalf to ensure quality of care and attainment of appropriate goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, OCU
Salinas Valley Health
Salinas, CA
04.2017 - Current
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
Analyzed medical chart using Meditech charting system and communicated findings to physicians in order to develop effective treatment plans.
Collaborated with physicians, case managers, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Stroke Unit
Salinas Valley Health
Salinas, CA
11.2015 - 04.2017
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA
08-2015
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA
06-2015
Skills
Patient Management
Critical thinking skills
Discharge Planning
Patient Advocacy
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Care Coordination
Compassionate Care
Resource Utilization
Chart Medical Review
Electronic Medical Charting
Certification
California Registered Nurse, License: 95055174
Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); American Heart Association