Rachel Shalhout
American Canyon,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sonoma Valley Hospital, skilled in critical thinking and effective communication to provide exceptional patient care. Demonstrates a proven ability to prioritize patient needs and implement evidence-based practices, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for patients and families while fostering positive health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Sonoma, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Is aware of patient presenting problem, and past medical hist
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
Registered Nurse
Valley of the Moon
Sonoma, CA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Provides appropriate home health advice to patients who do not need to go directly to the emergency department
- Arranges appointments for patients who do not need to go to emergency department but need to see a PCP
- Consults with PCP for clinical questions or other care team members as needed
- Is responsible for placing patients in same day appointments or standby appointments for the day and the week
- Recommend patients go to the emergency department for care, as appropriate
- Ensures accurate documentation of all consultations and treatments and records them in the patients' record via the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely manner
- Prioritizes work tasks and services and completes tasks in a timely manner
- Assist Supervising Nurse with developing nursing policies and procedures and protocols, as needed
Licensed Vocational Nurse
City View Post Acute
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Providing and documenting skilled nursing care
- Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs
- Implement and update the nursing plan
- Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes
- Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards
- Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient's nursing needs
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Healthy Living
Concord, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Educate patient
- Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes
- Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient according to OSHA standards
- Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient's nursing needs
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Med Care Plus Home Health
Pasadena, CA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided nursing care for terminally ill patients, including demented, geriatric, or disoriented patients
- Dependable and keen to details with in-depth knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques and medical subjects
- Capable of managing heavy daily patient volume and still able to provide reliable care to patients
- Demonstrated empathetic communication and commitment to high-quality patient care
- Ensured compliance on JCAHO and HIPAA regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Concord, CA02.2023
Vocational Nursing License -
Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA09.2009
Liberal Arts -
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Understanding of medical terminology and treatments
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to accurately assess and prioritize patient needs
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
- Proficient in computer applications and medical equipment
- Utilizing information technology to access, retrieve, and manage patient data
- Demonstrating leadership and management skills in the healthcare setting
- Utilizing evidence-based practice to provide safe, high-quality patient-centered care
Licensure And Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, 2011
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal (LVN), Current
- CPR and First-Aid Certification, Current
- ACLS
- PALS
Clinical Sites
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Nursing homes
- Home health agencies
- Physicians' offices
- Schools
- Rehabilitation centers
- Mental health centers
- Public health departments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sonoma Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Valley of the Moon
01.2023 - 11.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
City View Post Acute
01.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Healthy Living
01.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Med Care Plus Home Health
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Vocational Nursing License -
Integrity College of Health
Liberal Arts -
Los Angeles Valley College