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Nasim Flores

Registered Nurse, BSN
La Palma,CA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

RN-GI LAB-PACU

UCI Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

RN - GI LAB- PACU

Reagan Street Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
  • Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
  • Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
  • Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
  • Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering better understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments or therapies.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Pacific Coast Surgical Center
02.2013 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • GI Lab: Trained in conscious sedation
  • Other specialties involve: GYN, Urology, Ortho, ENT, General Surgery, Robotic Assisted Surgery
  • Monitor nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
  • Maintain sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Assist families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Evaluate patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
  • Communicate medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
  • Advocate for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
  • Administer medications to patients and monitored response to medications.

Labor and Delivery RN

Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed complex high-risk pregnancies alongside obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists for optimal patient safety measures.
  • Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Little Company Of Mary Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
  • Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Skills

Leadership, patient care

EMR: Epic, Cintricity

Fluent: Spanish and Farsi

Certification

ACLS

Timeline

RN-GI LAB-PACU

UCI Health
09.2024 - Current

Labor and Delivery RN

Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - Current

RN - GI LAB- PACU

Reagan Street Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Little Company Of Mary Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2024

Assistant Director of Nursing

Pacific Coast Surgical Center
02.2013 - 06.2022

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

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