Nora Fuqua
Acton,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Antelope Valley Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Leveraged clinical judgment and compassionate care to enhance patient recovery, achieving high levels of satisfaction. Skilled in sedation management and maintaining sterile environments, demonstrating a strong sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to patient safety. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
- 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 while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered conscious sedation to consistently monitor patient cardiac rhythms and other vitals during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication of procedure details, answering questions, and providing emotional support.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
National Healthcare
03.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CASkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Interventional Radiology Experience
- Sedation management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Procedure Assistance
Certification
ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
National Healthcare
03.2005 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley College
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