Rachel Kafer
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience across the United States, excelling in patient assessment and relationship building. Proven track record in quality improvement and employee training, effectively advocating for patient needs while fostering a compassionate environment. Committed to delivering exceptional care and enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Registered Nurse
Restore SD Plastic Surgery
San Diego, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms by setting up the necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Scripps
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego , CA
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Adjusted to individualized hospital protocols, and participated in continuous education to provide care at multiple hospitals across the United States.
- Utilized specialized equipment, such as oxygen delivery systems and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, TX
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record-keeping standards.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Quality improvement
- Employee training
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Surgical Registered Nurse
Restore SD Plastic Surgery
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Scripps
08.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
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