Years of professional experience in CRITICSL CARE/ICU
Patricia Litteral
REGUSTERED NURSE ICU/CCU
Norco,CA
Summary
i bring over 30 years of dependable honest and caring approach to patient care, i am a team player. i am open to challenges. i am up to date with policies and procedures. i am honest Able to think critically Time-management ability Communication Skills Organizational Skills Teamwork Decision Making Leadership
Overview
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Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center
San Bernardino, CA
03.2010 - Current
- ICU/CCU experienced
- Licensed ACLS
- License BLS
- Achieved current NIHSS
- Administered emergency nursing interventions
- 100% of time
- Effective arrhythmia identification 100% accuracy
- Predict sepsis using algorithm's to ensure positive outcomes 100%
- Awarded stroke center certification
- Accurate management of critical care medications and drips with 100% mastery
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress 100% of the time
ICU
Kindred Hospital Riverside
Perris, CA
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
- Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications to Number patients and monitored response to medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Type workshops.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in Type policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
RN
Downey Regional Medical Center
Downey, CA
03.2005 - 03.2010
RN, Critical Care
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
03.2001 - 03.2005
Education
accredited post open heart - undefined
IABP certified ACLS certified PALS certified BLS certified ekg analysis arrhythmia identification - undefined
BSN - undefined
California State University
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
undefinedAccomplishments
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
LICENSE# 489565
Timeline
ICU
Kindred Hospital Riverside
02.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center
03.2010 - Current
RN
Downey Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 03.2010
RN, Critical Care
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2005
accredited post open heart - undefined
IABP certified ACLS certified PALS certified BLS certified ekg analysis arrhythmia identification - undefined
BSN - undefined
California State University
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