Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2017 - Current
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
05.2016 - 11.2019
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
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