LAI L SAETERN
Visalia,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Medical Center
1141 Rose Ave. Selma, Ca
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaweah Delta Hospital
400 W. Mineral King Ave. Visalia, Ca
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Complete assessment, coordinated care, administer medications
- Provide patient education throughout the hospital stay
- Perform wound care, monitor chest tube, and other drains
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
707 W. Lacey Blvd. Hanford, Ca
06.2008 - 10.2016
- Prescription billing
- Inventory management of drugs and supplies
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Chula Vista, CA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA04.2016
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA06.2006
Skills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Assignments
- Interpreting EKGs
- Prioritizing Patients
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Stabilization
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
Additional Information
- California Registered Nurse, License #95106680, Expires Jul 2024 Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse #70271815, Expires April 2024 AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Expires Mar 2023 AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Expires May 2023 AHA Basic Life Support, Expires Jan 2023
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale
Languages
English
Full Professional
Mien
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaweah Delta Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2008 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
College of The Sequoias
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School