Lorena Sindal
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Spanish proficient.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UC Irvine Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Aya Healthcare
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitoring vital signs: Using equipment like EKGs to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and other vitals
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
- Interpret and document changes in vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other critical parameters to ensure timely detection of changes in patient’s condition
- Identify and respond to emergency situations and initiate emergency interventions as needed
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed caseload of four patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized Cerner to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to four patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical
Defense Health Agency
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during postpartum.
- Monitored and assessed newborns and communicated findings to providers
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies for pediatric population
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities for both adult and pediatric population
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustment
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Substitute School Nurse
Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision and hearing evaluations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Registered Nurse, Stepdown
Duke University Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of four to five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clerical Support Associate
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Customer Service Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Reviewed and adjusted customer coverage levels to address, identify, and resolve customer conflicts.
- Assisted customers with completing insurance documents to avoid missed information.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps, USMC
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Gathered personnel records from employees from each department.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Verified customer information for orderly, up-to-date online systems.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Developed and implemented improved filing systems for enhanced order and accuracy.
- Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Oversaw screening of senior enlisted and officer promotion boards and monitored and processed personnel actions.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2019
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Multitasking
- Test Interpretations
- Critical Thinking
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- ALSO - Advanced Life Support Obstetrics
- MAB Provider
- NIH Stroke Certification
- California RN License # 95376355
- North Carolina RN License # 316047
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Software
Cerner EMR
EPIC EMR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UC Irvine Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Aya Healthcare
11.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - 11.2024
Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical
Defense Health Agency
12.2021 - 06.2024
Substitute School Nurse
Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Stepdown
Duke University Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2021
Clerical Support Associate
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
08.2016 - 05.2019
Customer Service Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
06.2015 - 08.2016
Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Marine Corps, USMC
08.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
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