Mozandrah Bastien
Torrance,CA
Summary
Acute care registered nurse with a track record of effective patient care planning in demanding healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong clinical assessment skills, timely interventions, and consistent quality under pressure. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance
Torrance, California
09.2024 - Current
- Completed physical assessments, administered medications, monitored side effects and interactions, evaluated pain, provided wound care, educated patients, tracked cardiac rhythms, and managed IV therapy.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses.
- Calculated medication dosages, administered continuous infusions, and monitored patient response.
- Prepared, administered, and documented additional prescribed medications.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to urgent patient needs using clinical judgment and protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to the charge nurse.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians and therapists to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Supported medical-surgical and telemetry care plans across hospital units per physician orders.
- Completed preoperative patient assessments and confirmed informed consent documentation.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Documented care plans and nursing notes in electronic health records.
- Taught patients and responsible guardians on postoperative care, infection prevention, complication warning signs, safety equipment use, and medication administration.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their health conditions and families on recovery plans and discharge instructions.
- Adapted quickly to new units, workflows, and Providence staffing needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement activities related to safety initiatives and patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high-quality nursing care.
- Recognized cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergency signs and symptoms and initiated routine stabilization interventions.
- Repositioned patients at risk for skin breakdown every 2 hours and reinforced pressure-reduction interventions.
- Implemented standardized processes to enhance inpatient care quality and align with departmental goals.
Registered Nurse| Sub Acute
Los Angeles Community Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored critical vital signs to detect changes and executed timely nursing interventions, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored responses under hospital nursing protocols
- Administered medications to patients in a clinical setting. to patients and monitor for desired reactions and/or side effects.
- Documented care plans and charted updates in electronic health records
- Providing Nursing care to all patients on a 34-bed unit in a subacute setting.
- Collaborate with various physicians to coordinate patient care.
Progressive Care Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center/ Cedars Sinai Affiliate
Torrance, CA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored telemetry rhythms for progressive care patients at a Cedars-Sinai affiliate.
- Monitored vital signs to detect changes, implementing timely nursing interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies in accordance with Torrance Memorial protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medication to patients and monitored for desired reactions and/or side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify and mitigate risk factors for patient readmission, contributing to improved post-discharge care.
- Provide nursing care to patients with cardiac issues on tele-monitoring.
- Provided medication administration to patients according to physician orders.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions, and progress of residents.
- Oversaw multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment. simultaneously while maintaining composure under stressful conditions.
Registered Nurse | IV/IG (Per-diem)
Brightstar Care
Santa Monica/ Marina Del Rey, CA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Inserted, maintained, and discontinued IVs according to physicians' orders in home settings.
- Perform physical assessment and obtain VS prior to, during and post infusion.
- Delivered clinical care addressing stable and chronic conditions in outpatient environments.
- Validated and confirmed doctors' orders and confirmed order appropriateness.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians and family caregivers to enhance patient outcomes
- Educated clients on treatment routines, safety protocols, and symptom reporting for improved self-management
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through ongoing assessment of patient responses to optimize care strategies.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patient home for safety and fall hazards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Stepdown
LA County/Level 1 Trauma Center (Full-Time) | Harbor-UCLA
Torrance, CA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided nursing care for patients recovering from varying conditions within a 30-bed cardiac-monitored surgical trauma at a Trauma 1 ICU stepdown unit.
- Identified signs of patient decline among unstable patients with critical injuries and illnesses.
- Provided ongoing airway support with tracheostomy and stoma care, cardiac monitoring with EKG interpretation, wound vac management, and wound care; coordinated blood and blood product transfusions.
- Managed patient care activities related to PCA (patient-controlled analgesia) administration.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to enhance safe, effective patient care through goal achievement and issue resolution.
- Worked directly with physicians providing care updates on patients' status.
- Coordinated and maintained multiple care plans for patients with diverse trauma injuries.
- Developed and implemented pressure injury prevention strategies for at-risk patients to reduce incidence.
- Recorded care information concisely and accurately.
Education
RN-to-BSN Program -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL05-2021
Associate - applied science/Nursing
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA05-2020
Skills
- Healthcare knowledge
- Compassionate care
- Proficient time management
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Cultural adaptability
- Emotional resilience
- Strong work ethic
Personal Information
Title: Acute Care Registered Nurse
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) – American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Management of patients with Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Periprocedural care of the Cath Lab patient
Objective
Seeking a remote nursing position where I can utilized my bedside experience and continue to grow while continuously provide compassionate nursing care.
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- Volunteerism – Dodgers Stadium Los Angeles, Covid Testing, CORE 2020
- Volunteerism – Los Angeles, Public Health Screening, Martin Luther King Outreach 2019
- Volunteerism – Los Angeles, Public Health Screening, Plaza Del Sol 2019
- 2 Daisy Award Nominations
Timeline
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse| Sub Acute
Los Angeles Community Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Progressive Care Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center/ Cedars Sinai Affiliate
02.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse | IV/IG (Per-diem)
Brightstar Care
08.2022 - 01.2023
Stepdown
LA County/Level 1 Trauma Center (Full-Time) | Harbor-UCLA
07.2021 - 12.2022
RN-to-BSN Program -
Chamberlain University
Associate - applied science/Nursing
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College