Saane Fonua
Summary
Registered Nurse with 3+ years of acute and critical care experience in CVICU and Emergency Department settings. Provides coordinated, patient-centered nursing care utilizing the nursing process, independent clinical judgment, and critical thinking. Experienced in managing high-acuity cardiac and post-arrest patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote health, wholeness, and hope.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered coordinated nursing care for critically ill cardiac and post-arrest patients utilizing nursing process.
- Managed recovery from open-heart and great vessel surgeries with advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
- Titrated vasoactive and anti-arrhythmic drips while maintaining central lines, arterial lines, and temporary pacemakers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning for successful patient transitions.
- Provided emotional support to families during critical illness and end-of-life situations.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance unit safety and patient health.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness while closely monitoring potential side effects and complications.
- Assisted in managing invasive devices, including ventilators and IV lines.
Staff Nurse II - Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and triaged critical cases in fast-paced ER environment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
Staff Nurse I - Medical-Surgical Residency
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, USA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs and administered intravenous fluids, medications, and blood transfusions per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge protocols.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes, adhering to established guidelines.
- Delegated tasks effectively while contributing to unit safety initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
San Mateo, CA04.2022
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring (Arterial Line, CVP, Swan-Ganz)
- Ventilator & Advanced Airway Management
- Vasoactive & Anti-Arrhythmic Drip Titration
- Post-Arrest & Therapeutic Hypothermia Care
- ACLS / Code Response & Rapid Stabilization
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Delegation & Supervision of Support Staff
- Discharge Planning & Continuity of CarePatient assessment and infection control
- Epic charting
Certification
• Registered Nurse, California, Active
• ACLS, 10/2027
• BLS, 12/2026
• PALS, 10/2027
• NIH Stroke Scale
• Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
• Ultrasound-Guided IV
• ACLS, 10/2027
• BLS, 12/2026
• PALS, 10/2027
• NIH Stroke Scale
• Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
• Ultrasound-Guided IV
Leadership Experience
- CVICU HAPI Team Member
- Fall Risk Task Force
- IV Super User
- BSN Cohort Representative
- Parent Volunteer - Portola Valley School District
Timeline
Staff Nurse II - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse II - Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse I - Medical-Surgical Residency
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University