Hard working Registered Nurse equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
07.2019 - Current
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Surgical Technologist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
11.2005 - 08.2017
Maintained high infection control standards.
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Education
Nursing
Unitek College
Fremont, CA
12-2019
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Infection control measures
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Precepting
Maintaining privacy
High level of autonomy
Procedure preparations
Emergency procedures
Accomplishments
Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, setting up sterile fields, first assisting in surgical procedures.