Critical care registered nurse with 4+ years experience who provides patients with high quality, goal-oriented care in an efficient manner. Works seamlessly as a member of any healthcare team, remains calm and focused in critical situations, and places patient safety and well-being as their top priority.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
07.2022 - Current
Conduct pre-procedure assessments to evaluate patient's condition and determine appropriateness for treatment.
Maintain accurate records of all patient information including vital signs, test results and treatments administered.
Utilize appropriate infection control protocols when preparing rooms or equipment for use.
Report any adverse events or complications observed during procedures according to hospital protocol.
Regularly update knowledge base on advances in medical technology related to interventional radiology.
Perform interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, thrombolysis, embolization, stenting, biopsy and drainage.
Provide direct patient care, including administering procedural sedation, assessing and monitoring patients' conditions, and communicating with physicians regarding patient progress.
Registered Nurse
Drip Hydration
Riverside, CA
09.2021 - 07.2022
Gathered vital signs, conducted an initial head-to-toe assessment, and determined eligibility at the point of care to receive elective IV fluids
Initiated and managed intravenous infusions in the home setting
Administered approved IV medications and mixing vitamins for ordered IV infusions
Started and discontinued IV access using aseptic technique with appropriate PPE in place
Provided patients with education and necessary educational materials regarding potential risks and benefits of elective IV therapy
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
10.2020 - 07.2022
Assessed, planned, and implemented patient care according to accepted standards of practice
Documented delivery of patient care in the medical record(using MediTech and Epic charting systems)
Administered medications via intravenous, intramuscular, and oral routes while observing patient responses
Provided patient and family education regarding health practices and treatment modalities
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Student Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
12.2018 - 09.2020
Performed 12 lead EKGs, cardiac monitoring, collected patient vital signs, observed and reported unusual conditions, changes in status or reactions to the nurse in charge
Assisted physicians and registered nurses with a variety of procedures as directed
Performed computer data order entry , organized charts with appropriate labs, XRAY, CT scan and other procedure results; performed related clerical support duties
Transferred patients to departments for procedures, interventions, studies, and escorts patients to vehicles
Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.