Leticia Egan
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at correctional nurse setting, adept in medication administration and showcasing unparalleled compassion. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in patient education and have significantly improved patient outcomes through critical clinical judgment and effective patient management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
05.2007 - Current
- Worked within a prison while providing the upmost quality care to inmates.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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 appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lancaster Community Hospital
07.2005 - 04.2007
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.2005
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Management
- Vaccine administration
- Patient Counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
05.2007 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lancaster Community Hospital
07.2005 - 04.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College