Savannah Pada
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with a robust background in medical-surgical nursing, demonstrating exceptional care delivery and acute care expertise. Adept in medication administration and patient advocacy, consistently enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in EMR/EHR and interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing strong clinical judgment and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Managed caseload of up to 32 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Resident Care Manager
Fort Vancouver Post Acute
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Collaborated with patients and families to provide care and treatment education.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
Staff Registered Nurse
Fort Vancouver Post Acute
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- 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 presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver, WA03.2019
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Acute care expertise
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing documentation
- Pharmacology knowledge
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Patient care coordination
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, ANCC
- NIHSS Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
Resident Care Manager
Fort Vancouver Post Acute
08.2020 - 07.2021
Staff Registered Nurse
Fort Vancouver Post Acute
05.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clark College
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, ANCC
- NIHSS Certification, American Heart Association
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