KIRSTIE LADA
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
I am a healthcare professional with a diverse background in patient care. My extensive training and years of experience have allowed me to gain more knowledge and skills in a vast array of competencies in the healthcare industry. I am looking to utilize my training and experience to be an advocate to patients in a hospital setting that rewards hardwork and compassion. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 8 years of acute hospital emergency room experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate, quality care, Diligent about maximizing satisfaction safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reigstered Emergency Room Nurse
El Camino Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reduced wait times for patients with effective communication between staff members and efficient patient assessments.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, including administering medications, wound management, and monitoring vital signs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Responded effectively during mass casualty incidents or disaster situations by triaging incoming patients quickly according to severity of injuriesillnesses.
- Educated patients and their families on condition management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers and social workers to address barriers to successful recovery posthospitalization.
- Prevented complications related to immobility or prolonged bed rest by implementing early mobility strategies for at-risk patients.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Promoted patient safety by recognizing potential signs of health deterioration or adverse reactions to medications and promptly notifying the healthcare team for appropriate intervention.
REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY ROOM
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023
CULINARY SPECIALIST
US- Army Reserve
05.2022 - Current
MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Whittier Hospital medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY ROOM
Newham University Hospital- Barts Health
02.2018 - 04.2021
REGISTERED NURSE- EMERGENCY ROOM
San Pedro hospital of Davao City
02.2013 - 12.2016
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE N NURSING -
Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and composure
- Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices
- Processed a range of documentation and entered information into databases
- Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients face-to-face
- Trained, coached, and supervised new staff members
- Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of [12] people
- Helped management to identify workflow issues and find solutions
- Treat and care patients according to the hospital's policy
- Acts as a Relief Charge 2-3 times a week
- Acts as a senior nurse actively assists doctors in minor operations
- Triage patients and stream them according to level of acuity
- Treats patients in critical/urgent conditions of all ages
- Acts as a secretary of the Definitive Observation Unit
- Monitors and reads ECG monitoring
- Refers to nurses/supervisor with regards to EKG abnormalities
- Senior nurse in the department supervised/trains new staff member and students
- Consistently manage critical area of the department-specifically resus patients
- Treat patients in emergency/critical situations
- English
- Filipino
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- NIHSS certified
- ENPC certified
Personal Information
Title: Registered nurse
Timeline
Reigstered Emergency Room Nurse
El Camino Hospital
08.2023 - Current
CULINARY SPECIALIST
US- Army Reserve
05.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY ROOM
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023
MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Whittier Hospital medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2022
REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY ROOM
Newham University Hospital- Barts Health
02.2018 - 04.2021
REGISTERED NURSE- EMERGENCY ROOM
San Pedro hospital of Davao City
02.2013 - 12.2016
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE N NURSING -
Silliman University
Similar Profiles
Lothar J. TuppanLothar J. Tuppan
Certified Epic Analyst for HIM Coding, HIM Release of Information, and HIM Deficiency Tracker at El Camino HospitalCertified Epic Analyst for HIM Coding, HIM Release of Information, and HIM Deficiency Tracker at El Camino Hospital
Edina MuranEdina Muran
Clinical Nurse IV at El Camino HospitalClinical Nurse IV at El Camino Hospital
Rollie BernardoRollie Bernardo
Biomed Technician at El Camino HospitalBiomed Technician at El Camino Hospital