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Penny Kim Perez

La Habra,US

Summary

Highly experienced and compassionate ER nurse with 9 years experience in emergency medicine and 6 years experience in telemetry. Proficient in triage, rapid patient assessment and implementing life-saving interventions. Detail-oriented, motivated and a strong team player committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Orange County Global Medical Center
10.2010 - Current
  • Fast-paced Level II trauma center with stroke and cardiac receiving services and burn specialty. Previous experience in telemetry, DOU, and medical surgical units.
  • Administered patient assessments and triage in high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Los Alamitos Medical Center
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, ensuring timely interventions and adherence to protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans and optimize care delivery.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes for effective communication with healthcare teams.
  • Assisted in triaging incoming patients, prioritizing based on severity of conditions for efficient resource allocation.

Registered Nurse - ICU, PACU, Pre-Op

Foothill Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Float nurse position for the ICU, PACU, and pre-op department.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal care during procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Administered medications and provided post-operative care instructions to patients.

Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Heartland Hospice
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supporting hospice care by comprehensively addressing patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
  • Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.

Registered Nurse - Nursing Team Leader

Memorial Care Medical Group
09.2007 - 10.2011
  • Medical group made up of more than 200 providers in areas of internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatric medicine, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, physiatry, sleep medicine, and acupuncture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2009

Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined

Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2007

High School diploma - undefined

Cleveland High School
Reseda, CA
01.2001

Skills

  • Strong clinical and critical thinking abilities
  • Proficiency in emergency response procedures
  • Triage and rapid assessment
  • Efficient time management and task prioritization
  • Advanced certifications: ACLS, PALS, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and MICN (Mobile Intensive Care Nurse)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in the State of California, License number 754600
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • ACLS certified through American Heart Association
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course TNCC
  • Dysrhythmia Interpretation & Therapeutic Modalities Course

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Los Alamitos Medical Center
04.2020 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse - ICU, PACU, Pre-Op

Foothill Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse - Hospice Case Manager

Heartland Hospice
06.2017 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Orange County Global Medical Center
10.2010 - Current

Registered Nurse - Nursing Team Leader

Memorial Care Medical Group
09.2007 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Golden West College

Licensed Vocational Nursing - undefined

Pacific College

High School diploma - undefined

Cleveland High School

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