LORELIE PADUA
CHULA VISTA,CA
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 5 plus years carrying out patient care in high-volume skilled nursing facility. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Highly accomplished in precepting and educating healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards. Skilled in administering quality care to patients in long-term and rehabilitative environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg-Tele RN
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Provided education to family members regarding post discharge homecare needs.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
Unit Nurse/RN Supervisor
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
Las Mesa, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
RN Supervisor/Floor Nurse
Horizon Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
Henderson, NV
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
RN Supervisor/Desk Nurse
Life Care Center South Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Cared for more than 20 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Dept of Veterans Affairs
Las Vegas, NV
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Scheduled approximately 50-60 appointments daily for Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Southwest Primary Care Clinic.
- Updated outdated patient information to maintain current records.
- Retrieved patient files for doctors.
- Restocked rooms and supply areas.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Medical Support Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic Naval Base Coronado
San Diego, CA
10.2009 - 05.2018
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Provided clerical support to all team members to improve office efficiency and enhance productivity.
- Managed more than 100 incoming calls per day.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
- Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Provided exceptional customer service through effective telephone communication and follow-ups.
- Verified accurate patient demographic and insurance information to enter into electronic medical system.
- Communicated pertinent information and potential problems to physicians and nurses.
- Collected patient healthcare data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaints and pain assessment.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United States University
Chula Vista, CAMaster of Science - Health Administration
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Cal State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CASkills
- Unit administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Intake and discharge
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [year to present]
Timeline
Med-Surg-Tele RN
Kaiser Permanente
12.2023 - Current
Unit Nurse/RN Supervisor
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
08.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor/Floor Nurse
Horizon Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
RN Supervisor/Desk Nurse
Life Care Center South Las Vegas
12.2018 - 06.2021
Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Dept of Veterans Affairs
05.2018 - 12.2018
Medical Support Assistant
Naval Branch Health Clinic Naval Base Coronado
10.2009 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United States University
Master of Science - Health Administration
University Of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Cal State University San Marcos