Regina Siapno, BSN, RN
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with comprehensive experience in providing high-quality care in step-down unit. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, adapt to changing patient needs, and deliver exceptional results. Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, critical care, and post-operative care, combined with compassionate approach and strong work ethic. Reliable and responsive, consistently contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - Current
- Provided continuous nursing care for acutely ill patients requiring close monitoring post-ICU, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-op cases.
- Monitored and managed patients requiring ventilator support, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, and ventilator troubleshooting in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
- Interpreted telemetry and vital sign trends to detect early signs of patient deterioration and implemented timely interventions.
- Responded effectively to rapid response and code blue situations, using critical thinking and clinical judgment under pressure.
- Provided advanced nursing care, including chest tube management, wound care, and frequent neuro/cardiac assessments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitored vital signs, promptly responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Provide patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Perform various medical procedures, including wound care, IV insertion, catheterization, and telemetry monitoring.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, treatments, and responses in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated, patient-centered care.
- Ensure a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Utilize telemonitoring equipment to remotely monitor and assess patients' cardiac rhythms and other vital signs.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during hospitalization.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with best practices in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing.
Registered Nurse
Sima Corporate Group
05.2023 - Current
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient's care plan.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Registered Nurse
St. John's Community Health
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide comprehensive support to various medical specialties including family medicine, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Cardiology, and Acupuncture.
- Oversee the performance of the clinic and provide hands-on assistance as required.
- Skillfully assess and triage patients, prioritizing emergent situations.
- Competently administer vaccinations.
- Effectively perform venipuncture for blood collection.
- Conduct patient follow-up calls to ensure continuity of care.
- Managed patient appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and verification through outbound calls.
Registered Nurse
Cirrus Dx
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide medical needs for entertainment industry productions and concierge house-calls including IV infusions and COVID-19 nasal testing.
- Work with a team of RNs, lab technicians, and a COVID-19 safety team on each production to safely coordinate the testing of patients and ensure a safe working environment.
- Use communication skills to effectively educate patients and create trust in RN to patient relationship.
- Adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
- Travel around the country to where productions are filming for extended periods of time.
Registered Nurse
Logistic Health Incorporated
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Tasked with leading COVID-19 testing site that collected 120+ samples daily.
- Used leadership skills to establish and maintain team cohesion and team member accountability.
- Ensured staff followed event guidelines, assisted with flow of events, and managed staff and event concerns.
- Responsible for supply chain management, infection control, issue management and resolution.
Education
Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA06-2020
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Telemetry interpretation
- Ventilator management
- Medication and IV administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- California RN License: 95226455
- Proficient in Epic EMR
- BLS Certification (AHA)
- ACLS Certification (AHA)
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
- Fire Safety Certification (LA County)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Kaiser Permanente
02.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
St. John's Community Health
07.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Sima Corporate Group
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cirrus Dx
02.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Logistic Health Incorporated
09.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing
West Coast University
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