Natalie DeForge
Summary
Seeking an operating room nurse position that will allow me to use my clinical experience and education to help improve the health of patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary/CHF PCU
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in providing quality patient care.
- Performed assessments of new admissions in order to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Coordinated communication between physicians, family members, and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to provide prompt interventions for critically ill patients.
- Encouraged an environment of respect among all members of the healthcare team while advocating for the best interest of the patient.
- Actively participated in unit meetings regarding changes in policy or procedures related to PCU services.
Server
Black Angus Steakhouse
Temecula, CA
12.2015 - 11.2023
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Collaborated and communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
05.2023
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
06-2024
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- SBAR communication
Additional Information
- Accumulated a total of 1,134 patient contact clinical hours
Medical/Surgical Care (600+ hours)
- Temecula Valley Hospital - Fall 2021 & 2022
- Rancho Springs Medical Center - Spring 2022
- Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta Spring 2023
ICU/ER
- Rancho Springs Medical Center - Spring 2022
Pediatric Care, NICU, PICU
- Riverside University Health System - Spring 2022
Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn Care
- Rancho Springs Medical Center - Spring 2022
Mental Health
- Vista Pacifica - Fall 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary/CHF PCU
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Server
Black Angus Steakhouse
12.2015 - 11.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mt. San Jacinto College
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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