Compassionate and dedicated nurse with strong foundation in pediatric care. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex cases. Demonstrates effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
Kaiser Permanente
09.2013 - Current
Provide bedside care to children with acute respiratory illness, surgical injury and infections in a 24-bed pediatric and adolescent unit
Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients upon admission, identifying potential risks and making necessary interventions for a safer recovery process
Assess patients, administer medications provide interventions and treatment as necessary including suctioning, catheter care, wound care and point of care testing
Provide patient and family teaching, collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team to enhance patient care
Perform relief charge nurse duties - provide leadership and support to nursing staff, manage staffing needs, patient and family rounding
Provide training for new hires and float staff
Per Diem RN Adult Oncology/Medical-Surgical
St. Jude Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2013
Exercise critical thinking when performing assessments and implementing interventions
Treat medication side effects effectively, provide a comfortable and positive environment for patients
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Miller Children’s Hospital
01.2009 - 11.2013
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
Educate patient and families using Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) handbook for newly diagnosed
Draw labs from central line
Independent Fashion Retailer
06.2016 - 06.2021
Provide excellent customer service, answering correspondence regarding merchandise sizing and styling
Database maintenance, order new inventory and update system with product purchases, reconcile inventory with existing merchandise
Maintain scheduling of vendor events, in-home and online sales
Photograph and organize merchandise for online sales
Prepare sales invoices and contracts for in-home and online sales
Education
M.S. - Nursing, Leadership & Management
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
05.2011
B.A. - Social Sciences, Specialization in Social Studies
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA
12.2001
Skills
Patient/family teaching
Central line care and management
Critical thinking
Oral and written communication
Time management
EPIC/EMR documentation
Chemotherapy administration
Asthma management
Pediatric assessment
Certification
APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider
PALS and BLS Certified
Registered Nurse License #742432
Timeline
Independent Fashion Retailer
06.2016 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Pediatrics
Kaiser Permanente
09.2013 - Current
Per Diem RN Adult Oncology/Medical-Surgical
St. Jude Medical Center
07.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Miller Children’s Hospital
01.2009 - 11.2013
B.A. - Social Sciences, Specialization in Social Studies
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