Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Holy Cross Hospital - Davis
10.2021 - Current
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
CNA
Holy Cross Hospital - Davis
08.2017 - 10.2021
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
Chancellor Gardens
07.2014 - 08.2017
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.