Pauline Rodriguez
Upland,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Float Pool/ PACU
St. Bernardine Hospital Dignity Health
10.2021 - Current
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care
California Hospital Medical Center Dignity Health
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse/ Telemetry/ Float/ Emergency Care
Keck Medical Center of USC
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor In The Science Of Nursing - Nursing Science
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA12.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Ventricular Assisted Devices
- Potent Drips ex Vilitri, Romodulin
- Transplant patients (heart, lung)
- Trauma Care
- Triage
- Pre and Post Op Care
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association ( ENA)
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, Trauma Certification TCRN, Anesthesia Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Float Pool/ PACU
St. Bernardine Hospital Dignity Health
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care
California Hospital Medical Center Dignity Health
05.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse/ Telemetry/ Float/ Emergency Care
Keck Medical Center of USC
08.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor In The Science Of Nursing - Nursing Science
Colorado Technical University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
East Los Angeles College