Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Community Medical Centers - Fresno, Clovis and Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospitals. Skilled in the Pre-op and Post-op setting as well as Endoscopy procedures
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
2015.01 - Current
Endoscopy Procedural, Pre-op and Post-op RN
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.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines for Procedural, Pre OP and Post op patients while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Registered Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
2005.01 - 2015.01
Pre op and recovery nurse for the Cath Lab
Managed in-patients and out-patients recovering from various Cardiac procedures.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
RN, Emergency Department
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
1988.02 - 2004.01
Demonstrated proficiency in performing various emergency procedures following ACLS guidelines.
Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Participated in various leadership positions including Charge Nurse and Department Manager
Education
Associate of Science -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
Skills
Current BLS and ACLS
Medication and IV administration
Patient Assessments
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
2015.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
2005.01 - 2015.01
RN, Emergency Department
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
1988.02 - 2004.01
Associate of Science -
Fresno City College
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