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Patricia Combs

Nipomo

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Marian Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient care and clinical judgment. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance team performance while ensuring compliance with HIPAA. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering compassionate patient relationships, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Assistant Nurse Manager

Marian Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - Current
  • Supervision of nursing staff for Labor and Delivery and Post Partum
  • Time cards, evaluations
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust treatment protocols.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Scrub Tech

Marian Regional Medical Center
07.1999 - 05.2003

Assisted in patient mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.

  • Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and comfort measures.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Assisted as scrub technician for Cesarean Sections, maintaining a sterile field

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
05-2003

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassionate
  • Adaptable
  • Bedside manner
  • Electronic charting
  • Responding to emergencies

Certification

NRP

BLS

ACLS

C-EFM

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Assistant Nurse Manager

Marian Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/Scrub Tech

Marian Regional Medical Center
07.1999 - 05.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuesta College