Dynamic Registered Nurse from Torrance Memorial Medical Center, adept in emergency interventions and compassionate care. Leveraged advanced life support skills and ethical practice to enhance patient outcomes, significantly improving recovery times. Excelled in healthcare team collaboration, fostering high patient satisfaction and retention.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practice
Managed care from admission to discharge
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field
Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members
Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
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.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Staff Nurse
Kasturba Hospital
01.1996 - 07.2006
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Staff Nurse
National Heart Institute
10.1994 - 01.1996
•Cath Lab Charge Staff Nurse, assisting with cardiac catheterization, monitoring the patient during the procedure
• Cardiac Critical Care Unit experience, patient care on the ventilator, acute MI,
etc
Staff Nurse
St.Ann’s Hospital
07.1992 - 07.1994
•work experience labor & delivery, pediatrics, medical surgical unit, postpartum, NICU, newborn nursery, orthopedics, emergency and all comprehensive care experience.
Education
Bachelors In Nursing - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Colorado City, AZ
06.2013
Skills
Hemodynamics monitoring
Intravenous therapy
Compassionate Care
End of life care
Clinical judgment
Family Support
Cardiac monitors
Certified in CPR/AED
Patient Monitoring
Emergency Interventions
Patient Assessment
Adaptable and Flexible
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Pain Management
Specimen Collection
Medication Administration
Vitals monitoring
Reliable and Responsible
Blood Transfusion Administration
Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
Emotional Support
Documentation And Reporting
Decision-Making
IV setup
Electronic Charting
Relationship Building
Condition Assessment
Procedure Support
Taking vitals
Point of care testing
Evaluations
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Neonatal Resuscitation
Certification
RNC-NIC from NCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
Staff Nurse
Kasturba Hospital
01.1996 - 07.2006
Staff Nurse
National Heart Institute
10.1994 - 01.1996
Staff Nurse
St.Ann’s Hospital
07.1992 - 07.1994
Bachelors In Nursing - Nursing
American Sentinel University
RNC-NIC from NCC
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