Nina Conrad
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Anaheim Community Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Expert in patient condition monitoring and medication administration, adept at leading nursing teams and enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates a high level of autonomy and exceptional patient relations, ensuring effective treatment and recovery processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Anaheim Community Hospital
Anaheim, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Admissions/Discharge responsibilities
- Direct patient care
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Medley Staffing
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Admissions and Floor
Laguna Treatment Hospital
Aliso Viejo, CA
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Note patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Conduct daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications to patients
- Evaluate mental and emotional status for intervention
- Assist in making nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and competency of staff
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Educate individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients
- Manage discharge process and referrals as necessary
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
The Orchards
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Prescribe and administer medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions
- Develop individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
- Present health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed
- Report symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Document patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Modify patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses, and conditions
- Consult and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Keep accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Maintain confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Manage admissions and discharges
Registered Nurse, Admissions, Charge and Floor
Laguna Treatment Hospital
Aliso Viejo, United States
03.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Footprints Behavioral Health
Dana Point, CA
10.2012 - 05.2018
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
Certified Nurse Assistant
Villa Valencia Senior Living
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA02.2019
No Degree - Nursing (LVN)
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA01.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Villa Valencia Senior Living
Laguna Hills, CA09.2013
Skills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nurse Team Supervision
- Pharmacy Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Admission
- Needs Assessment
- PICC Lines
- Physician Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Precepting
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Stress mitigation
- Patient relations
- EMR systems
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Acute care expertise
- Patient management
- Clinical judgment
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Addiction specialist
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency procedures
- Epic EHR management
- Medication distribution
- Geriatric nursing
- Managing deadlines
- High level of autonomy
- Infection control measures
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Professional bedside manner
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ALS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Anaheim Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medley Staffing
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Admissions and Floor
Laguna Treatment Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
The Orchards
10.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Admissions, Charge and Floor
Laguna Treatment Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Footprints Behavioral Health
10.2012 - 05.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
Villa Valencia Senior Living
01.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
No Degree - Nursing (LVN)
Stanbridge University
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Villa Valencia Senior Living
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