Hardworking professional nurse bringing 26+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to the patients. Knowledgeable and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry RN
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients.
Contributed to a reduction in medical complications through close observation of cardiac patterns and vital signs.
Supported clinical decision-making by accurately interpreting complex EKG data as part of the patient evaluation process.
Assisted with diagnostic testing and assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on telemetry procedures and equipment, promoting understanding and compliance.
Maintained accurate documentation of telemetry data, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers.
Ensured proper functioning of telemetry equipment through routine inspection, calibration, and maintenance activities.
Participated in the development and implementation of personalized care plans for telemetry patients, leading to enhanced recovery rates.
RN Staff Nurse
Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
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.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN Travel Nurse
CoreMed Staffing
06.2010 - 09.2020
RN Staff Nurse
St Vincent Medical Center
03.2002 - 01.2020
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in [Software].
RN Urgent Care
Health Care Partners
03.2014 - 10.2018
RN Telemetry
Olympia Medical Center
05.2007 - 09.2015
Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Visayan Academy
Philippines
03.1990
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Philippine Adventist College
Philippines
03.1994
Skills
Medication Management
Medication Administration
IV Nurse
Neuro & Orthopedics Patients
12-Lead EKG Monitoring
EKG Interpretation
Tracheostomy Care
Intravenous therapy
Insulin medication assistance
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Telemetry RN
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
RN Urgent Care
Health Care Partners
03.2014 - 10.2018
RN Travel Nurse
CoreMed Staffing
06.2010 - 09.2020
RN Telemetry
Olympia Medical Center
05.2007 - 09.2015
RN Staff Nurse
St Vincent Medical Center
03.2002 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
West Visayan Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Philippine Adventist College
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
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