Sheila Ghafouri
El Monte,California
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Med Surge / Telemetry Unit
Vista Speciality Hospital
La Mirada, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Administered patient medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and improving patient recovery times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, facilitating timely interventions and effective communication with healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse - Med Surge / Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital La Mirada
La Mirada, USA
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Assessed patients' health and emotional needs; performed head-to-toe exams and monitored vital signs to guide interventions.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and pain management; provided direct care including wound care, catheterization, and dressing changes.
- Provided comprehensive patient care by monitoring vital signs and administering medications, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
HOME HEALTH NURSE
In Touch Hospice
Los Angeles, USA
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Conduct comprehensive in-home physical assessments, including vitals and wound evaluations, ensuring accurate charting and timely medication refills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California Merced
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health assessments
- Charting accuracy
- Patient education
Clinicals
- ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 08/2024, 80, Med Surg/Cath Lab/Tele/ICU/ED: provided care under the supervision of an RN.
- LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 02/2024, 01/2024, 84, Med Surg/Tele/ED: provided patient care under the supervision of an RN.
- WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, 12/2023, 10/2023, 72, Peds/L&D/NICU: provided care under the supervision of an RN.
- WEST ANAHEIM MEDICAL CENTER, 09/2023, 07/2023, 96, Med Surg/DOU/ED: provided care under the direct of an RN.
- GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, 07/2023, 05/2023, 96, Med Surg/Tele/ICU/ED: provided care under the supervision of an RN.
- COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER, 04/2023, 03/2023, 36, Mental Health: provided therapeutic communication under the supervision of an RN.
- GORDON LANE CARE CENTER, 02/2023, 01/2023, 93, Skilled Nursing: provided patient care under the supervision of an RN.
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), 04/2025
- Registered Nurse #95406033, California Board of Registered Nursing, 01/2025
Accomplishments
Dean's List Recipient Term 1, 2, 8, 13, Stanbridge University, 06/2024
Volunteer Involvement
- Clairemont Family Clinic, San Diego, CA, 06/2015, 12/2020, Shadowed physician, assisted with patient care, prepared exam rooms, and sterilized medical instruments.
- Mercy Medical Hospital, Merced, CA, 09/2017, 06/2019, Informed patients about hospital policies, safety guidelines, and available resources with accuracy and clarity.
- University of California Merced, Merced, CA, 04/2016, 05/2017, Developed workshops to educate students on how to cope with stress.
Additional Languages
- Persian (Farsi), Full Professional
- Spanish, Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Med Surge / Telemetry Unit
Vista Speciality Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med Surge / Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital La Mirada
06.2025 - 11.2025
HOME HEALTH NURSE
In Touch Hospice
02.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California Merced