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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, CA
02.2023

Vocational Nursing License -

Integrity College of Health
Pasadena, CA
09.2009

Liberal Arts -

Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • 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
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