ROBERT YOUNG
Huntington Hospital
Paramount,CA
2024
years of professional experience
Driven Staff Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient education, and wound care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes to facilitate timely interventions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their skills and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
Staff Registered Nurse
8 Years 4 Months- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on new procedures and best practices in nursing care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
Staff Registered Nurse
8 Years 5 Months- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored new nurses as they transitioned into practice, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth.
Staff Registered Nurse
5 Years 9 Months- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Staff Registered Nurse
5 Months- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
Staff Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 YearsEducation
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient education
Wound care
Care plan development
Timeline
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Huntington Hospital
02.2015 - 06.2023Read More
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Kindred Hospital La Mirada
01.2010 - 10.2015Read More
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Little Company of Mary Torrance
01.2010 - 06.2010Read More
Staff Registered Nurse
Suburban Medical Centre
09.2007 - 02.2016Read More
Staff Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
08.2007 - 12.2009Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.2005 - 08.2007Read More
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Kindred Hospital Paramount
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Long Beach City College
Associate of Science from Associate Degree in Nursing
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