Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
RN, Critical Care
St Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
04.2020 - 03.2021
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures during Pandemic.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute illness with well-coordinated strategies
RN, Critical Care
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
Clackamas, OR
05.2019 - 08.2019
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions meet treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Charge Nurse, ICU
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside
Clackamas, OR
01.2004 - 10.2018
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Charge Nurse Cardiac Intensive Care
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.1999 - 10.2003
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Education
Utilization Review, Certificate of Completion
Remote Learning Services, LLC
09.2022
HEDIS/Data Abstraction- Certificate of Completion
Remote Learning Services, LLC
08.2022
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
12.1989
Skills
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Disease Processes
Accurate Documentation
EMR Systems: EPIC
Nursing Assignments
CVICU post op, post intervention, Impella
NEURO interventions, NIHSS Certification, Post surgical care, Ventricular drains, ICP monitoring
Medical ICU related tp post cardiac arrest, sepsis, ventilators and pulmonary care
Chronic Renal Disease Management including SLED and Peritoneal Dialysis
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse at Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterOperating Room Staff Registered Nurse at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center