Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3-4 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of different treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Prime Healthcare - Sherman Oaks Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
Registered Nurse
All Saints Health Care
10.2018 - 01.2020
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Miracle Home Health Care Inc
09.2014 - 10.2016
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall HospitalRegistered Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital