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Raynelle Chau

Raynelle Chau

Ridgeville,SC

Summary

Patient-focused, emphatic, compassionate and hard-working Registered Nurse seeking for a position in Vibra Hospital to bring my experience in a high-stress situations, care and skills to a company where I can contribute to client care safely, improve their lives and to be their advocate.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vibra HealthCare of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolin
03.2024 - Current
  • Accountable for clinical operations of the unit including vital sign checks, enteral or parenteral medicine administration, reinforcement teaching, care plan contribution through client problem discussion with RN, wound care, and ADL assistance
  • Maintained optimal functioning and appearance of assigned unit/hall
  • Provided direct care and supervised the delegation of nursing care.
  • Managed patient care, enhanced quality of care and built professional relationships while employing professional skills to carry out hospital role responsibilities and exhibit clinical competence.

LVN Full time

Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego
11.2017 - Current
  • Daily checks of the OR crash cart and glucometer
  • Work in the Local Operating Room as a pre op and discharge nurse
  • Identify patients with 2 patient identifiers
  • Give pre op eye drops medications per doctors’ order, check vital signs, start IV line for local sedation
  • Make daily calls for our surgical patients the day before surgery about check in time, NPO, reminding to take BP medications, book post op appointments through MHS Genesis and do discharge teaching to the patient and their family after surgery
  • Essentris/EMR charting
  • Check in patients, scan documents through MHS Genesis.

LPN

Vibra Hospital Of Charleston
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
  • Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.

Education

LPN - RN -

Excelsior University
02.2024

Vocational Nursing Program -

Brightwood College
04.2017

Skills

  • Ability to administer medications (enteral/parenteral)
  • Adhere to infection-control protocols
  • Follow medication administration procedures
  • Follow controlled substance regulations
  • Provide direct patient care
  • Provide treatment
  • Provide patient/family education
  • Document patient care
  • Administer IV fluids and medications
  • Monitor for side effects and adverse reactions
  • Manage post-operative patients
  • Manage diabetes
  • Manage pulmonary disorders
  • Manage IV and catheter insertion/management
  • Manage pharmacological management
  • Maintain good interpersonal relationships
  • Establish good interpersonal relationships
  • Provide client/family education
  • Provide education on care needs
  • Provide leadership as a preceptor role
  • Assist staff nurses in assessing patient status
  • Notify physicians of clinical changes
  • Critical Care
  • Wound Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • ADL Assistance
  • Data Collection
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Education
  • Intake and discharge
  • Long-Term Care
  • Taking vitals
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Care
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • SBAR communication
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Bi-lingual in English and Tagalog

References

  • Amber Bertschman, RN, (843) 817-5905, Abertschman@vhcharleston.com
  • James Leavy, RN, (619) 807-2209, james.r.leavy.civ@mail.mil
  • CDR Joseph Schmitz, (619) 532-6719, joseph.w.schmitz8.mil@mail.mil
  • LCDR Gabriel Valerio, (619) 532-6719, Gabriel.S.Valerio.mil@mail.mil
  • Calvin Rogers, (818) 429-6319, calvin.rogers6.civ@health.mil

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vibra HealthCare of Charleston
03.2024 - Current

LPN

Vibra Hospital Of Charleston
02.2024 - 03.2024

LVN Full time

Naval Medical Center San Diego
11.2017 - Current

LPN - RN -

Excelsior University

Vocational Nursing Program -

Brightwood College

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