Roxanne Yongvanich
Duarte,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 15+ years working in a variety of healthcare settings. Passionate about patient advocacy and ensuring quality care is delivered.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Facility Evaluator Nurse (HFEN)
Los Angeles County-California Department of Public Health, Health Facilities Inspection Division
Baldwin Park, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Enforces federal, state, and local licensing and certification requirements related to medical care in skilled nursing facilities
- Conducts abbreviated surveys investigating complaints and facility reported incidents
- Conducts surveys for recertifications and re-licensings
- Evaluates facility compliance and patient care through on-site facility inspections, interviews and record reviews
- Advocates for the health, well-being and safety of patients to ensure adequate care is received- reviews clinical information, assessments, utilizes EMR systems
- Precepts HFEN trainees
Clinical Instructor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Irwindale, CA
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Taught clinical fundamentals to undergraduate students training to become nurses
- Observed and taught students on proper and safe patient care, while offering constructive feedback
- Graded completed curriculum using the university’s grading system
Clinical Nurse III- 5 Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Recovered a variety of patients in the recovery room (vascular, thoracic, IR, general surgery, urology, ob/gyn, cardiac, plastics, pediatrics, ENT, trauma, hepatobiliary) post-operatively ensuring they were safe, stable and comfortable.
- Prepared patients for transfer to the floor or discharge. Provided post-op education and follow-up care instruction regarding various procedures to patients & caregivers and advocated for patient care as needed.
- Worked as a charge RN, break relief RN and a preceptor in the critical care department, PACU.
- Provided patient care, served as a break relief RN and precepted in the pre-op department.
- Worked to help the unit meet department goals of TOTI, unit projects in data collection and provide quality patient care while working with surgical teams.
Clinical Nurse III- Cardiac Stepdown/ Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (6NE & 6ICU)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Provided patient care and education to adult cardio-thoracic surgical patients with post cardiac or lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support devices (TAH, Heartmate II/III, and Heartware implantation), coronary artery or valve procedures, pre-op patients, post-catheterization lab patients, cardiac arrhythmias, CVA, heart failure, pulmonary disorders, Emergency Room overflow and other patients in need of continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Worked as Charge RN and preceptor in a critical care unit.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, IL11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2005
Skills
- Analytical & critical thinking related to patient care/treatment
- Case review
- Clinical assessment
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer proficiency
- Documentation skills
- Risk assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA Board of Registered Nursing, License: 748896
- Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Certification (CDC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by AHA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA
- NIHSS Certification Health Stroke Exam A
RECOGNITIONS
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Standing Ovation Recipient (Multiple), Circle of Friends Recipient, Best Preceptor—6NE Departmental Awards, Outstanding Teamwork Recognition, Appreciation letters—facility administration and trainee
Timeline
Health Facility Evaluator Nurse (HFEN)
Los Angeles County-California Department of Public Health, Health Facilities Inspection Division
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
05.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Nurse III- 5 Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2022
Clinical Nurse III- Cardiac Stepdown/ Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (6NE & 6ICU)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2018
Masters of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine