M Masako Axthelm

• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission and to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Nurse to patient ratio 1:7.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize care plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
• Operated common medical equipment in accordance with care plans and manufacturer's instructions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

• Maintained high quality nursing care to short & long term patients in a subacute unit on a 50 to 60-bed unit capacity.
• Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Delegated responsibilities to a team of 4-5 assistant staff.
• Nurse to patient ratio 1:11.
• Collaborated with physician and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement orders of medication and treatment with cases such as: rehabilitation, hospice, TPN, use of peripheral, midline, and PICC line for IVT, tracheostomy, colostomy, GT/PEG feeding, wound management, Dementia/Alzheimer's care.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
• Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and facility protocols.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

• Provided care giving for three patients: Dementia patient, heart transplant patient, late onset stage 1 diabetic patient (after coma care).
• Reviewed and organized medications and physician information and implemented instructions accurately.
• Monitored vital signs, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
• Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences, enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and improving quality of life through personalized support.
• Implemented infection control measures to maintain hygiene standards in home healthcare settings, reducing risk of illness.
• Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
• Conducted regular assessments to evaluate client conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with family members to educate them on patient care techniques and health management strategies, strengthening support networks.

Graduated Cum Laude.

• Elected to Social Media Coordinator for PCC Student Nursing Club in 2021-2022
• Awarded Lillian Vosloh Scholarship for Nursing
• Awarded Pasadena Medical Scholarship
• Awarded Mitchell Award
• Awarded Women's Independent Scholarship Program scholarship (WISP)