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Lourdes Rogers

Salinas

Summary

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
03-2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College - Centerville
Dayton, OH
10-2017

Skills

  • Discharge Planning
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Quality Improvement
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medical Assessment
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Supply Restocking
  • ADL Assistance
  • Data Collection
  • Care Planning
  • Case Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Patient Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • Wound Care
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Emotional Awareness
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Discharge
  • IV Setup
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Coordinating Referrals
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Patient Assessments
  • epic, meditech EMR
  • Medication Distribution
  • Bi-Lingual in English and spanish
  • Licensed RN
  • Wound Care Specialist
  • Medical Screening
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Seizure Management
  • Taking Vitals

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for three Daisy awards.

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Languages

English, Sanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

RN

Power Personnel
11.2023 - Current

RN

Santa Cruz Community health
04.2023 - 10.2023

RN

Coastal Kids Home Care
09.2020 - 03.2023

RN

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
03.2020 - 09.2020

RN

Dayton childrens hospital
02.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Technical University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fortis College - Centerville
Lourdes Rogers