LOUIS OVERTON
Linda
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leaderPersonable and detail-focused professional with strong foundation in patient care and healthcare systems. Possesses deep understanding of medical protocols and patient advocacy, with proficiency in clinical assessment and health education. Dedicated to driving positive patient outcomes and improving healthcare delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Triage patients based on chief complaints.
- Provide Ortho care such as splinting with orthoglass and braces.
Clinical nurse II
University of California, Davis Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population in the Emergency Department
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
- Emergency Department
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment decisions.
- Provided conscious sedation for procedures
- Respond to emergent situations in all hospial public areas
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
- Streamlined patient discharge process, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Utilized technology to improve patient care, integrating electronic health records and telehealth services.
Perioperative RN I
Martel Eye Institute
05.2021 - Current
- I provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to direct and in-direct perioperative patients- centered care, assisting surgeons and surgical teams to care for a patient before, during, and after surgery
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Respond to codes and assist in emergent resuscitative efforts.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
RN I
Dignity Health – Mercy San Juan Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
- I maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, and performs patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant or other licensed staff
- Telemetry, Med-Surgical, Psychiatrics
CNA I
Dignity Health – Mercy San Juan Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2021
- As a certified nurse assistant, I assist with responsibility and accountability for my clients
- I perform patient care task under the order of the primary RN and MD
- Oncology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
01.2023
Associates of Science - Nursing
American River College
01.2020
Associates of General Science - undefined
American River College
01.2020
Associates of Social Science - undefined
American River College
01.2020
Skills
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Certificate
- NATP Instructor
- Preceptorship
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Hazmat Trained
- Ortho-glass splinting
- Daisy Award winner
- Cross-cultural competence
- Debrief champion
Awards
Daisy Award Honoree2020
Clinical Experience
- Mercy San Juan Medical Center- ED, Med-surg, perioperative
- Shriners Hospital- Med-surg, Burn ICU
- Kaiser Morse- Med surg
- Woodland Health care- psychiatrics
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Public Health Nurse
Public health nurses promote and protect the health of populations by:
♦ Control and prevention of communicable disease.
♦ Promotion of maternal, child, and adolescent health.
♦ Prevention of abuse and neglect of children, elders, and spouses.
♦ Outreach screening, case management, resource coordination and assessment, and delivery and evaluation of care for individuals, families, and communities.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical nurse II
University of California, Davis Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Perioperative RN I
Martel Eye Institute
05.2021 - Current
RN I
Dignity Health – Mercy San Juan Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
CNA I
Dignity Health – Mercy San Juan Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2021
Associates of Science - Nursing
American River College
Associates of General Science - undefined
American River College
Associates of Social Science - undefined
American River College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
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