Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Surgicare of Hawaii
01.2017 - Current
Serves as the infection control nurse
Performs as a charge nurse that oversee daily operations in Preop/Pacu area
Performs as a preoperative and recovery nurse
Provide patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing care patients receive before and after surgery
Working with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions and calm fears about surgery
Monitoring a patient’s condition after surgery
Consistently reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
Assures appropriate consent, H/P, diagnostic reports, and relevant information are on the chart prior to the start of procedure
Circulating RN in endoscopy procedures
Assisted in all endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, EGD, hemorrhoid banding, dilation, saline injections, and WATs brushing
Able to collect and record appropriate specimens during procedure
Preparing the supplies for the procedure
Providing assistance to doctors throughout the procedure
Preceptor for all new incoming endoscopy nurses
Administered conscious sedation and monitored patients during endoscopic procedures
Observing patients vital signs and monitoring airway during procedures
Administering the necessary medication to patients
Circulate in orthopedic OR cases and pain cases as needed
Oriented in eye cases
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and has the ability to oversee the instrument and equipment set-up, prepare for the case utilizing preference cards, and anticipate needs of the surgeon
Coordinates and oversees the room during the case as circulator
Demonstrates knowledge of management of patient, including: being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition and being readily available to assist as directed.
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
06.2015 - 03.2017
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process
Observes and reports symptoms and reactions of patients and takes appropriate actions.
Charge Nurse
Hale Ola Kino
05.2014 - 01.2017
Performs the role of charge nurse for the nursing personnel area by overseeing and issuing work assignments, assignments, assigning specific jobs, and spot checking to ensure standards are met and residents are being serviced.
Medical/Office Assistant
Mid Pacific ENT institute
06.2013 - 08.2013
Assist with direct patient care procedures and related task; take patients vitals, prep exam rooms, assist patients with scheduling scans, audio/engs, and follow up appts
Prep charts and assist patients with any medical questions
Conducted hearing tests and ENG's for patients.
Medical/Office Assistant
Mid Pacific ENT institute
08.2008 - 02.2012
Assist with direct patient care procedures and related task; take patients vitals, prep exam rooms, assist patients with scheduling scans, audio/engs, and follow up appts
Prep charts and assist patients with any medical questions
Conducted hearing tests and ENG's for patients.
Operating room assistant
Queen’s Medical Center
05.2008 - 09.2008
Setting up and cleaning surgery room
Opening instruments using sterile technique.
Medical/Office Assistant
Pacific Coast Medical, Inc.
11.2005 - 05.2008
Assist with direct patient care procedures and related task; check in patients, taking vital signs, prepares charts, and assist with medical examinations
Schedule patients’ appointments and assisting patients with medical problems via telephone.