Sheila Green
Compton,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ICU background. Possess essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments and commitment to maintaining highest level of patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families and medical staff along with outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kindred
Paramount, CA
03.2008 - Current
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
Culver City, CA
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
House Supervisor Sub Acute Unit
Country Villa Belmont Heights Healthcare
Long Beach, CA
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Managed medication administration process including ordering supplies, verifying accuracy of orders.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or concerns regarding quality of service delivered.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Addressed guest complaints promptly and professionally.
Nursing House Supervisor
Granada Post Acute
Lynwood, CA
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed medication administration process including ordering supplies, verifying accuracy of orders.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Developed and implemented staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement and provided guidance as needed.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Performed patient assessments, developed care plans and monitored progress.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities, treatments, medications and changes in condition.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
Torrance, CA12-2013
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Chart updating
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- IV management
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Patient assessments
- ADL assistance
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient discharging
- Mental health nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Policy compliance
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessment
- G-tube care
- Patient evaluation
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Documentation and charting
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Registered Nursing License
Affiliations
- Exercising
- Skating
- Playing cards
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
House Supervisor Sub Acute Unit
Country Villa Belmont Heights Healthcare
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
10.2020 - 12.2022
Nursing House Supervisor
Granada Post Acute
12.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kindred
03.2008 - Current
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Registered Nursing License
Master of Science - PMHNP
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Camino College
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