LETICIA EGAN
Antelope Valley Hospital
Palmdale,CA
21
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in oncology, post-surgical, med-surg, and correctional care. Fluent in Spanish with a strong focus on medication administration and critical thinking in complex clinical cases. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective education and comprehensive patient care.
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE – ONCOLOGY / MED-SURG
2 Years 1 Month- Provided comprehensive total care to acute oncology and post-surgical patients, managing complex clinical needs and head-to-toe assessments.
- Coordinated post-operative recovery for surgical oncology patients, enhancing wound care, pain management, and early mobilization efforts.
- Monitored patients closely for post-surgical complications and adverse treatment reactions, ensuring immediate clinical intervention.
- Provided education to patients and families on surgical recovery, wound management, symptom control, and post-discharge care protocols for improved understanding and compliance.
- Ensured adherence to infection control and safety standards, safeguarding highly vulnerable, immunocompromised oncology patients from complications.
REGISTERED NURSE
17 Years 2 Months- Worked within a prison while providing the utmost quality care to inmates.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked within a prison while providing the upmost quality care to inmates.
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
1 Year 9 Months- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring and early detection of issues.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and NG tube placement, contributing to stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to a diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed time effectively and prioritized tasks for timely medication administration, treatments, and procedures.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Total patient care
Wound care
Medication & Vaccine Administration
Patient assessment
Infection Control Protocols
Crisis management
Patient education
Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE – ONCOLOGY / MED-SURG
Antelope Valley Hospital
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
REGISTERED NURSE
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
05.2007 - 07.2024Read More
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Lancaster Community Hospital
07.2005 - 04.2007Read More
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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