Driven , compassionate ,energetic ,well trained Registered Nurse with superior academic background and over 10 years experience in bedside nursing . Highly experienced in acute care setting caring for medical surgical and post intensive care unit trauma patients. . Excellent in patient care , educating , advocacy ,clinical process and knowledge. Excellent communication and computer skills . Charge nurse experience and successful in delegating assignments based on patients' need and staff skill. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
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LATEEFAT ADELE
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mercy San Juan Medical CenterCarmichael, CA
Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
01.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Delivering high level of care to diverse population of medical surgical trauma and medical behavioral patients
- Assessing and monitoring patients pre and post-op, reviewing and implementing orders
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Excellent communication and computer skills
- Performing various nursing skills which have been enhanced as my role as resource and charge nurse
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medication administration, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Effectively prioritizing assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to appropriate staff to ensure delivery of safe and effective patient care
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Intelistaf HealthcareTravis Afb, CA
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
02.2005 - 02.2006
Job overview
- Responsible for care of pediatric/oncology patients from ages 0-21 as well as ambulatory care patients of all ages
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition and treatment
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Tampa General HospitalTampa, FL
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
02.2004 - 02.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for caring for patients in acute care setting which includes medical surgical and trauma patients
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Education
Chamberlain College Of NursingChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
2015
University Overview
Hillsborough Community CollegeTampa, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing
2002
University Overview
Galen Heath InstituteSt Petersburg, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
1997
University Overview
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Direct patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication administration expert
- Patient assessments and education
- Intravenous drug therapy and management
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Electronic documentation competency
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Shared governance
- Intake and discharge
- Team supervision
Certification
- Registered Nurse in CA, License number # 653634
- Basic Life Support ( BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic EKG Monitoring
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Intelistaf Healthcare
02.2005 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
02.2004 - 02.2005
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Galen Heath Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
- Registered Nurse in CA, License number # 653634
- Basic Life Support ( BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic EKG Monitoring
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
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