Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II Neuroscience ICU
Community Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Level I Trauma Center
Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center
AACN Beacon Gold Award for Excellence
Hourly Neurological Assessments
Monitoring and management of external Ventricular Drains
Management of vasoactive drips
Management of arterial lines
Management of intubated patients
NIHSS Assessments
Clinical Nurse II Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Community Regional Medical Center
03.2023 - 02.2024
Participated in practice council to improve nurse and patient quality of care and working conditions
Recognized potential complications early through ongoing assessment of vital signs, laboratory values and other diagnostic tests results
Demonstrated leadership qualities by orienting new staff members, providing guidance for less experienced colleagues, and acting as preceptor for new graduates
Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks to meet needs of patients in ratios of 1:4-5
Managed Step-Down teams as needed
LVN Wound Care Nurse
Vasona Creek Healthcare
11.2020 - 12.2021
Collaborated with Kaiser case managers on patient's overall well-being and wound management
Assisted in admission process and evaluation of wounds and implementation of treatment orders
Actively audited wound management reports to maintain compliance with facility
Provided wound care and dressing changes for patients with acute and chronic wounds, utilizing aseptic technique
Reported any changes in patient's condition or response to treatments immediately
Conducted regular rounds to assess condition of wounds, evaluate healing progression or regression, document findings, adjust treatment plans accordingly and provide feedback to medical staff regarding changes needed in treatment regimens
Served as preceptor and resource for newly hired nurses entering specialty field of Wound Care Nursing
Surgical Periodontal Assistant
Menlo Park Periodontics
08.2018 - 03.2019
Assisted in placement of sutures after periodontal surgery to ensure proper wound closure and healing
Provided postoperative instructions to patients regarding care of their gums following surgery
Ensured that all medical waste was properly disposed according to OSHA regulations
Prepared instruments, medications, and materials needed for each procedure including scaling and root planing treatments
Maintained aseptic technique during periodontal surgeries to minimize risk of infection
Anticipated needs of surgeon and other team members with regard to requirements of each surgical procedure
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at Community Regional Medical Center Level 1 Trauma CenterRegistered Nurse – Emergency Department at Community Regional Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center
Certified Personal Trainer at Community Regional Medical Center Fitness CenterCertified Personal Trainer at Community Regional Medical Center Fitness Center
Staff Nurse – Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERStaff Nurse – Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER