NACHIE MERAM
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse known for exceptional clinical assessment and patient management skills. Experienced in administering care, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize treatment outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
KAISER PERMANENTE
LOS ANGELES, CA
11.2008 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging health situations.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies at Kaiser Permanente.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives within nursing practices.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems for compliance.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid the physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Supported patients' rights and values in healthcare settings. by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
PERPETUAL HELLP COLLEGE OF MANILA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES03-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital collection
- Wound care
- Infusion therapy management
- Airway management
- Nutritional support management
- Cardiac care
- Care plan development
- Clinical decision making
- Patient management
- Patient transition planning
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education
- ACLS certification
- Catheter management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSN
PERPETUAL HELLP COLLEGE OF MANILA