Luana Augusta-Morris RN
Salinas,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with 30 years of experience in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing, with a focus on compassionate care of patients and their families. Works great with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures. Maintains professional relationships with other nurses and physicians as well as the multidisciplinary team.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Watsonville Community Hospital
11.2013 - 10.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed patient needs and treatment objectives to determine appropriate care solutions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Coordinated patient care during numerous therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose, Telemetry
11.2010 - 03.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2008
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
06.1994 - 03.2005
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in [Type] unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA06.1994
Skills
Direct patient care in telemetry and medical-surgical units
Patient condition monitoring, with an emphasis on assessing patients for any changes in condition
Accurate documentation in EHR
Accurate head-to-toe assessment
Formulation of nursing diagnoses and the implementation of care plans, including interventions that promote the best patient outcomes
Medication administration with accuracy in documentation
Patient and family education, which includes the plan of care, medications, treatments, and short- and long-term goals
Excellent critical thinking skills
Certification
ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Watsonville Community Hospital
11.2013 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose, Telemetry
11.2010 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2008
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
06.1994 - 03.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monterey Peninsula College
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