Lorena Gianola
Calexico,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
El Centro regional Medical Center
El Centro, CA
06.2005 - Current
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
El centro Regional Medical center
El Centro, CA
06.2010 - 02.2017
- Provided post-operative care for patients in recovery room.
- Assessed patient status and monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiration.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Initiated emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition.
- Assisted physicians during surgical procedures in the operating room or recovery room setting.
- Monitored infusion pumps to ensure appropriate medication administration levels.
- Assessed pain levels of patients using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Discharged patients from the recovery room after they had met discharge criteria.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico12-1987
Skills
- Wound Care
- Data Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Unit Administration as Charge nurse alternate
- Care Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- ACLS
Timeline
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
El centro Regional Medical center
06.2010 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
El Centro regional Medical Center
06.2005 - Current
- ACLS
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
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