Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history with expertise in patient education, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration gained from experience in the cardiac progressive care setting. Provides exceptional culturally competent direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients/family and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Goal is to facilitate sickle cell disease management, treatment, and help enhance the quality of life for patients with sickle cell disease as a RN-Patient Navigator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Manage culturally competent care while focusing on integrity and safety, while maintaining a commitment to patient satisfaction and ensuring adherence to best practices and optimizing patient outcomes
Provide comprehensive, quality education to a diverse patient population including those managing complex co-morbidities such as heart failure, substance abuse, diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and occasionally sickle cell anemia
Educated patients and families on lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and symptom management related to cardiac conditions
Demonstrate patient advocacy by consistently representing and supporting patient/family needs and preferences in healthcare decisions
Work closely with cardiologists, case managers, social workers, physical therapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized care plans and treatment
Ensure patient/family rights as well as concerns are upheld, and care plans/treatment align with individual values and goals while promoting positive outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Monitor cardiac rhythms for arrhythmias and initiate the appropriate interventions
Educate patients on the need for prescribed medications
Administer medication ensuring accurate dosages and monitor for side effects
Administered IV fluids, medications, and blood products to maintain/correct hemodynamic stability and correct electrolyte imbalances
Delivered post-operative care for patients recovering from procedures such as pacemaker or ICD repair/replacement, electrophysiology ablation for arrhythmias pacemaker insertions, cardiac catheterizations, heart transplants, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Charge nurse relief of 31 patients
Manage staff assignments, oversee the care of 31 patients while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams
Address and resolve any issues that arise and ensure smooth unit operations
Preserve quality care standards and facilitate communication between nurses, physicians, patient and the patient's family
Assist in bedside emergencies and procedures
Train, mentor new nurses along with providing hands-on guidance, clinical instruction, and support during orientation
Foster a fluid transition for new nurses by teaching unit-specific protocols, patient care techniques, and best practices
Evaluated the clinical performance of the preceptee while offering constructive feedback to strengthen their professional development and confidence in providing quality care
Assess the skill level of the preceptee and identify learning needs
Registered Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2017
Provide excellent care in an honest and safe manner, and with patient satisfaction
Provide high quality patient education to a diverse range of patients including those with co-morbidities such as substance abuse, diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension
Advocate for the patients
Assessments, physical exams and health histories
Provide health promotion, and education
Prioritize care for multiple patients while successfully implanting protocols for pain management, IV administration, cardiac monitoring, and wound therapy
Interpret patient information and make decisions about needed actions
Ensured that doctor's orders were effectively carried out, including but not limited to testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2016
Skills
Patient Advocacy
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Adaptable and Flexible
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Effective Communication
Cardiovascular Monitoring
Chest Tube Management
Clinical judgment
Chronic Disease Management
Medication and IV administration
Precepting
Charge Nurse Relief
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Moderate Sedation
Documentation and Charting in Epic
Volunteer Experience
San Antonio Regional Hospital (C 4 UR Health), Upland, CA, 03/2016 to 04/2016- Took vital signs, assessed health history, and helped patients implement healthier lifestyles changes according to their needs. Educated the patient on the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent or manage co-morbidities.
West Heritage Elementary, Fontana, CA, 08/2011 to 02/2020 Organized and managed classroom activities, learning centers and field trips. Assisted the teacher with classroom projects.
Loma Linda Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, CA, 06/2000 to 01/2001 Read, played, and provided company to the children.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
California State Registered Nurse License #95097025, active since July 2016
Public Health Nurse License #570976- Expiration Date: November 2025
ACLS (Advanced Life Support)Certification- Expiration Date: October 2024
BLS (Basic Life Support)Certification- Expiration Date: October 2024
Surgical Technologist Student Clinical 1 at Loma Linda University Medical Center East CampusSurgical Technologist Student Clinical 1 at Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus
LVN-Emergency Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center: Emergency RoomLVN-Emergency Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center: Emergency Room