Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Traveler
AMN Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
09.2024 - Current
Critical Care
RN Traveler
Aya Healthcare
Rancho Mirage, CA
05.2023 - 09.2024
Provided direct care to patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Monitored patient vital signs and administered medication as prescribed by physician.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans for assigned patients.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Indio, CA
05.2022 - 05.2023
Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Distributed medications in accordance with patients' medical charts.
Identified significant health and medical risk factors with potential negative impacts on treatment plans.
Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Organized discharges and educated patients about continuing care requirements to boost long-term outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Travel Registered Nurse/Critical Care Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Orange County
01.2021 - 05.2021
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU department.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
New York, NY
11.2019 - 05.2020
Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Miami, FL
09.2018 - 08.2019
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
New York, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse/PACU Nurse
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
05.1999 - 04.2017
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
Skills
IV drug therapy management
Medication and IV administration
Hemodynamic monitoring
Ventilator care
Proning beds
Diagnostic tools experience
Triaging patient concerns
Care planning
Health assessments
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Policy and procedure improvements
Patient education and advocacy
PPE use
Life-sustaining machines
Electronic Health Records Management
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
CRRT
BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
BLS, ACLS, PALS. and NIH certified
Timeline
RN Traveler
AMN Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
RN Traveler
Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 09.2024
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2023
Critical Care Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
09.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse/Critical Care Registered Nurse
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA HealthcareTravel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA Healthcare
Recruiting & Operations Support at MSDR Healthcare Staffing, part of AMN HealthcareRecruiting & Operations Support at MSDR Healthcare Staffing, part of AMN Healthcare