Patient-oriented Nurse with several years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with post-op recovery specialty.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rn Recovery
Specialty Surgery Center Westlake
03.2024 - Current
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Floor Nurse Tele
St Johns Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Tele floor.
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
Registered Nurse
Los Robles Healthcare
04.2023 - 06.2023
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.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
RN Staff Nurse
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
04.2006 - 01.2023
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Assisted with bedside procedures such as transesophageal echocardiograms,,cardioversions and Linq insertions.
Prepped and recovered patient from anesthesia including transarterial aortic valve replacement, mitral valve clips,angiograms, ablations,watchman procedures.
Charge nurse duties including staffing, chart preparation, communicating with MDs offices for orders and History and Physicals, break relief, all with full patient assignments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Staff Nurse
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
01.1994 - 12.2001
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Direct patient care of cardiac intensive care patients including open hearts, STEMI patients, thoracic patients and overflow from other units.
Acted as charge nurse on night shift, acted as code nurse prior to RRT
Education
Nursing RN Diploma
Jewish Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
Skills
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Intravenous Injections Knowledge
Patient Care Assessment
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
12-Lead EKG Monitoring
Anesthetic Administration
Acute Myocardial Infarction recognition and treatment
Post anesthesia care
Sheath pulling
Atrial Fibrillation recognition and treatment
Certification
Current ACLS and BLS
Current CCRN
Additional Information
I have received several awards for recognition from patients.
References upon request.
Timeline
Rn Recovery
Specialty Surgery Center Westlake
03.2024 - Current
RN Floor Nurse Tele
St Johns Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Los Robles Healthcare
04.2023 - 06.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
04.2006 - 01.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
01.1994 - 12.2001
Current ACLS and BLS
Current CCRN
Nursing RN Diploma
Jewish Hospital School of Nursing
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