Nagela Lagsa
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in acute pediatric care. Known for strong clinical judgment, ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments, and a reliable team member.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
06.2021 - Current
- Initiate and manage emergency care for patients in respiratory distress, status epilepticus, DKA, SCD pain crisis, fever-immunocompromised, newborn jaundice, neonatal fever, bleeding disorder, trauma, and more.
- Assume role of team leader, screener, triage, breaker/resource, and preceptor nurse.
- Monitor patients undergoing Ketamine sedation for orthopedic or plastic-related procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Delivered care to patients with various diagnoses such as hydrocephalus with VPS or EVDs, spinal fusions, PICU/NICU transfers, seizures, trauma, and trach-dependent.
- Precepted new grad RNs and acted as resource nurse for unit.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients upon admission, identifying potential risks and making necessary interventions for a safer recovery process.
- Floated to PICU/NICU based on staffing needs.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided care to pediatric patients undergoing propofol sedation for MRI and/or central line placement.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided care for a diverse pediatric population including cardiac, oncology, and transplant patients.
Care Partner
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted RNs with patient care by obtaining vital signs, intake/output, and providing ADLs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care
- Team player
- Prioritization
- Adherence to policy and procedure
- Intravenous Therapy
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- California Registered Nurse, License no. 95133536
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2017 - 06.2021
Care Partner
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
04.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
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