Pamela Pierce
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a proven track record in providing exceptional emergency patient care. Adaptable and quick to respond to the ever-changing needs of patients and the surrounding environment. A team player who can be relied upon, equipped with extensive healthcare expertise, effective communication skills (both written and verbal), and a solid foundation in clinical judgment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Scripps Mercy Chula Vista
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and medications utilizing Epic.
Registered/Travel Nurse
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Performed patient care under strict isolation precautions and acted as a liaison between patients and their families when they were unable to visit due to isolation restrictions.
Registered/Travel Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide safe, efficient care in Emergency Department (hotspot for COVID-19) amidst a pandemic whilst providing comfort and reassurance
- Communicate to patients and family members and act as a liaison for family while they are restricted from visiting the hospital
- Perform medical procedures including venipuncture, EKG, urinalysis, throat cultures, respiratory PCR’s, nasal and oropharyngeal swabs, setting up pelvic exams, etc
- Monitor, document and communicate patient condition via Med Host and Soarian computer charting systems
- Work with respiratory therapy; monitor and care for patients on oxygen therapy, including high flow nasal cannula as well as patients on ventilators
- Assist Physician and Respiratory therapist with intubation including proper documentation
- Care for patients in the Emergency COVID tent, managing patient flow, ensuring prompt care and testing
Registered/Travel Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide efficient patient care in a teaching hospital consisting of 453 hospital beds, including Oncology and Pediatric wings
- Document all assessments, interventions, and care plans for Emergency department patients as well as admissions utilizing Epic computer system
- Identify possible signs of stroke or aortic dissection, obtain last known well time and alert MD to call Code stroke to expedite CT scan within 25 minutes
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
Registered/Travel Nurse
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Triage patients, applying critical thinking in a busy, underserved community Emergency Department
- Assess and provide care to stabilize critical/trauma patients
- Triage and assess patients with mental illness, suicidal or homicidal ideation, to provide the proper care and documentation in a safe, therapeutic manner, working closely with Social Services as well as law enforcement and hospital security
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Triage patients utilizing the Emergency Severity Index
- Assess patients and families in an acute care setting to provide optimum, efficient, holistic care
- Collaborate with all interdisciplinary members in a team environment
- Perform focused, neurological and full head-to-toe assessments
- Documentation of patient care and medical interventions utilizing Cerner and First Net
- Patient/client education, including the family or significant other
- Perform wound care on trauma/non-trauma patients, including removing foreign bodies for MD to better assess wound
Registered Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Multi tasking and effective time management in a high paced department
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilization protocols and techniques to ensure proper infection control
- Provide clerical support and documentation for admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Customize care to the patient’s age and diagnosis
- Respond to, and triage incoming EMS calls
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Caregiver
Private home
07.2014 - 10.2015
Server
Humphrey’s by the Bay
07.2006 - 03.2014
Nurses Aide and Health Center Clerk
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific
San Diego, CA10-2026
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2014
Associate Degree of Arts - Pre-Nursing Studies
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant -
San Diego Community College
San Diego, CACertification
- California RN License 95038671
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- ECG Certification
- ESI Triage Research Team Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation NRP
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Scripps Mercy Chula Vista
04.2021 - Current
Registered/Travel Nurse
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Registered/Travel Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
Registered/Travel Nurse
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Registered/Travel Nurse
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
Caregiver
Private home
07.2014 - 10.2015
Server
Humphrey’s by the Bay
07.2006 - 03.2014
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
San Diego City College
Associate Degree of Arts - Pre-Nursing Studies
San Diego City College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
San Diego Community College
Nurses Aide and Health Center Clerk
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific
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