Meriem Bouloudene
Los Angeles
Summary
Clinical Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience providing direct patient care in Level I–III trauma centers across ICU, PACU, CVICU, and critical care settings. Demonstrates commitment to nursing excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. Experienced in charge responsibilities, precepting nurses, and participating in shared governance, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse (Per Diem) – PACU / ICU Float Pool
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in high-acuity PACU and ICU environments within a Level I Trauma Center, ensuring adherence to evidence-based clinical standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care and continuity across departments
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Travel & Registry Registered Nurse – Critical Care (ICU / PACU / CVICU)
Multiple Level I–III Trauma and Teaching Hospitals
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients across ICU, CVICU, PACU, Trauma, Neuro, Oncology, Burn, and COVID ICUs
- Rapidly integrated into diverse clinical teams while maintaining excellence in patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance
- Frequently selected for high-acuity assignments based on clinical expertise, adaptability, and leadership at the bedside
- Supported charge nurses and unit leadership during periods of high census and staffing transitions
- Representative Facilities Include: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Keck Medical Center of USC • Harbor UCLA Medical Center • The Queen's Medical Center,HI • Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers (Los Angeles & South San Francisco) • Brigham and Women's Hospital, MA • Sharp Memorial Hospital • City of Hope National Medical Center • Huntington Hospital • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center • Swedish Medical Center, WA • Temple University Hospital, PA • Mercy Hospital Springfield, MO •
Staff Registered Nurse – Trauma ICU
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Delivered direct patient care in a Level I Trauma ICU, managing critically ill trauma and surgical patients
- Served as a consistent clinical team member supporting unit-based practice standards and patient safety initiatives
- Precepted and mentored new and transitioning nurses, supporting onboarding, competency development, and unit integration
- Participated in unit huddles, audits, and interdisciplinary rounds to support quality outcomes
- Served in charge nurse capacity as needed, supporting unit flow, clinical decision-making, and patient safety
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Patient Safety, Risk Reduction & Regulatory Compliance
- Effective Communication, Huddles & Escalation of Care
- Adaptability Across High-Acuity Clinical Environments
- Shared Governance & Professional Practice Participation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Charge Nurse Leadership & Clinical Decision Support
Certification
- Registered Nurse (CA) – Active, Expires 2026
- CCRN – Adult Critical Care (AACN), Expires 2026
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA), Expires 2026
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA), Expires 2026
- BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA), Expires 2026
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Expires 2026
LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & GOVERNANCE
- Served as charge nurse on multiple units, supporting staffing coordination, patient throughput, and escalation of care
- Precepted new graduate nurses, experienced hires, and travel nurses, providing clinical guidance and professional support
- Participated in unit-based councils, shared governance activities, and interdisciplinary huddles
- Contributed to audits and quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and workflow optimization
- Demonstrated accountability for professional nursing standards, ethical practice, and continuous improvement
MAGNET FELLOWSHIP INTEREST
Seeking participation in the UCLA Magnet Fellowship to deepen understanding of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program, support shared governance and quality initiatives, and contribute to sustaining nursing excellence at UCLA Health.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse (Per Diem) – PACU / ICU Float Pool
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Travel & Registry Registered Nurse – Critical Care (ICU / PACU / CVICU)
Multiple Level I–III Trauma and Teaching Hospitals
01.2015 - 01.2023
Staff Registered Nurse – Trauma ICU
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
East Carolina University