Ruby Ann Paras
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
6640 Alton Park Way, Irvine CA
08.2008 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications via IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- IV setup
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix