Shirley Thao
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and critical care coordination. Known for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to patient safety and infection control standards. Eager to leverage expertise to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Carmichael
07.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards consistently.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes and promote informed decision-making.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies to empower self-care and improve quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Critical care coordination
- Infection control standards
- Electronic health records
- Health management education
- ACLS certification
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
07.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University