Dedicated nursing professional with clinical experience, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Proficient in implementing policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Experienced in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Kahi Mohala (Sutter Health)
Ewa Beach, HI
06.2012 - 07.2024
Manage the milieu and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
Collaborate with team members and manage various treatment care plans and interventions.
Participate in discharge planning, working closely with case managers and resources
Facilitate mental health assessments (CSSR, PHQ-9)
Administer medications, monitor side effects, and document patient conditions
Administer and monitor long-acting injectables.
Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
Trained new RNs on hospital standards and policies
Hospital preceptor for new grad RNs
Charge nurse responsiblie for patient admission and discharge processes
Provide patient and family health education
Demonstrate effective clinical skills that facilitate development of a therapeutic relationship
Implement appropriate deescalation and problem-solving techniques
Implement crisis intervention and stabilization
Ensure appropriate consents, as determined by regulations and policies
Prioritize activities, therapeutic group facilitation and RN education
Delegate staff assignments and support growth and professional development
REGISTERED NURSE, SNF
Aloha Nursing Rehab Centre
Kaneohe, HI
02.2011 - 06.2012
Provide skilled nursing services which includes but not limited to:
Tube feedings & IV therapy
Medication management and treatments
Monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
Observation, monitoring and assessment of rapidly changing patient health status
Gastrostomy tube care, respiratory, tracheostomy, stroke recovery, wound, diabetes, ostomy, orthopedic care
Pain management & assessment
Collecting lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
Patient admission and discharge processes
Provide patient education
Infection control procedures
REGISTERED CHARGE NURSE
THE PLAZA ASSISTED LIVING
Honolulu, HI
12.2010 - 03.2011
Implement and evaluate patient care plans with treatment team
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