Dynamic and results-driven Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, excelling in telemetry and progressive care. Proven track record in dysrhythmia interpretation and critical thinking, achieving a 15% reduction in onboarding time through effective mentorship. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse / Resource Nurse – Stepdown/PCU
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills, CA
02.2016 - Current
Delivered comprehensive care to telemetry and progressive care patients
Administered titrated drips and monitored medication effects
Interpreted dysrhythmias and managed critical interventions
Assisted with cardioversion, PCI, PEG, chest tube procedures
Managed respiratory support and ABG analysis
Facilitated discharge planning with families.
Trained and mentored over 25 new hires and float staff in PCU protocols and EMR documentation systems over a 2-year period, contributing to a 15% reduction in onboarding time and supporting consistently high unit compliance with safety standards.
Oversaw bedside care for an average of 5 high-acuity patients per shift in a 34-bed Stepdown/PCU, utilizing Epic EMR and telemetry monitoring; achieved 99% compliance with hospital protocols during quarterly audits over 18 months.
Streamlined rapid response and code blue workflows by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and implementing standardized escalation protocols, decreasing response times by 25% and contributing to a sustained reduction in adverse events across a 34-bed Stepdown/PCU units.
Managed cardiac patients undergoing cath lab and EP procedures
Administered medications and monitored arrhythmias
Provided education on procedures, meds, and recovery
Supervised 8 RNs and 4 CNAs per shift as Charge Nurse.
Coordinated interdisciplinary healthcare initiatives across 36 telemetry beds over 12-hour shifts to enhance patient outcomes, utilizing Epic EHR and achieving a 15% reduction in length of stay within one year.
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