Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 5 years of experience in different settings. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Power Personnel
Monterey, CA
11.2023 - Current
Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nursing practices and procedures through continuing education courses, workshops, in-services, seminars, conferences.
Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
Instructed patients on self-care techniques, medications, diet plans, disease processes.
Provided initial patient screening, evaluation, and assessment in acute care setting.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
RN
Santa Cruz Community health
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2023 - 10.2023
Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
Provided telephone triage services to patients in need of medical advice.
Provided emotional support and reassurance to callers in distress.
Educated patients about available resources and how to access them.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care plans for patients.
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
RN
Coastal Kids Home Care
Salinas, CA
09.2020 - 03.2023
Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
Utilized specialized medical equipment such as infusion pumps or ventilators in the home setting.
Facilitated communication between physicians, agencies, families and caregivers and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of current developments in the field.
Monitored changes in patient health status and reported to physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Maintained accurate documentation of all visits according to agency policies and procedures.
Managed multiple caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care for each patient.
Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications required for optimal health outcomes.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and professional standards related to home health care services.
Educated family and caregivers about disease processes, treatments options and symptom management strategies.
Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing emotional support to family members.
Initiated referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate for additional treatment needs or therapies such as physical therapy or occupational therapy.
Assessed patient conditions by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering laboratory tests.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Instructed families and caregivers on proper homecare techniques such as dressing wounds, administering medications, providing nutrition and hydration therapy.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Monterey
03.2020 - 09.2020
Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
Facilitated communication between clinical staff members regarding admissions process.
Assisted in developing policies related to admissions process for new patients.
Maintained accurate records regarding patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
RN
Dayton childrens hospital
Dayton, OH
02.2018 - 05.2019
Educated parents and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper nutrition for children.
Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations involving pediatric patients.
Provided emotional support to children suffering from chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Maintained accurate records of patient's health care plans and progress notes.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Counseled parents on issues related to their child's illness or injury.
Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
Administered medications and intravenous fluids to pediatric patients as prescribed by the physician.
Performed physical assessments including growth measurements and developmental screenings.
Facilitated communication between families, doctors, and other healthcare providers.
Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's care plan.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient's condition and treatment options.
Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Implemented new technologies into the practice of pediatrics nursing when needed.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.