Richard Fife
Castaic,CA
Summary
Dynamic Student Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and critical clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Student
Van Nuys, CA
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Elementary School Teacher
LAUSD School Board District
Los Angeles, CA
09.1997 - 06.2017
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
Chiropractor
Fife Chiropractic
Santa Rosa, CA
07.1988 - 07.1997
- Conducted patient history reviews and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations to assess conditions and present disorders.
- Diagnosed neuromusculoskeletal conditions and performed corrective adjustments.
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery.
- Implemented pain management strategies and specialized operations to improve patient health and reach recovery objectives.
- Accessed and documented medical backgrounds and ordered diagnostic images to determine health problems.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications and self-treatment options.
Combat Medic
United States Army National Guard
Portland, OR
11.1979 - 11.1985
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Administered medications, vaccines and tests such as electrocardiograms and field neurological tests.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Marian College, Marian Health Career Center
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Arts - Education And Policy Studies
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2009
Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner - Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA09.1992
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
University of Western States
Portland, OR05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Zoology-Premed
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID06.1979
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Emotional Support
- Wound Management
- Routine Examinations
- Catheter Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Examination
- Nasogastric (NG) Tubes
Timeline
Student Nurse
Student
06.2021 - 09.2022
Elementary School Teacher
LAUSD School Board District
09.1997 - 06.2017
Chiropractor
Fife Chiropractic
07.1988 - 07.1997
Combat Medic
United States Army National Guard
11.1979 - 11.1985
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Marian College, Marian Health Career Center
Master of Arts - Education And Policy Studies
California State University Northridge
Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner - Chiropractic Sports Medicine
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
University of Western States
Bachelor of Science - Zoology-Premed
Idaho State University
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