Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline

Sylvia Helderle

Western Nevada Surgical Center
Minden,NV
1
Language
1
Certification
36
years of professional experience

Results-oriented Charge Nurse specializing in decision-making and care coordination. Committed to fostering patient safety and quality care through effective program implementation and team collaboration.

Work History

Charge Nurse

4 Years 11 Months
Western Nevada Surgical Center | 09.2021 - Current

Strong emphasis on patient safety and education through the surgical process and follow up. Strong IV skills and strong management of patient crisis in an outpatient setting

Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.

Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.

Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and compliance with regulations.

Nursing

18 Years 2 Months
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | 06.2000 - 08.2018

Positions held at this facility

Staff Emergency Department

Staff Outpatient Procedures

Staff Outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Supervisor Bariatric Program

Last position held, 1st Diagnostic Radiology RN, in patients as well outpatients all levels of care including sedation of patient 12 and over.

* worked ,in this capacity, with nursing and radiology staff consisting of assisting patients at the bedside and teaching radiology staff how to effectively utilize a Radiology RN. Heavy concentration on quality of care,patient safety and follow-up when warranted. Training of new nurses in this arena. I also maintained records on patient outcomes to report at quarterly meeting.

Registered Nurse

7 Years 10 Months
InterCommunity Hospital Covina | 03.1990 - 01.1998

Developed exercise programs for existing patients and guided graduated patients in a step-down exercise program. Led patient education classes on smoking cessation and the psychological impact of heart disease.

Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.

Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure treatment efficacy.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Caifornia State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | 01-1976
  • Honoree of Nurse of Achievement 2006
  • 1 year MSN at University of Reno
  • 1 year Masters Vocal Program

Skills

Clinical leadership
Care coordination
Team leadership
Decision-making
Patient education
Cardiac rehab program development
Pulmonary stress testing
Community outreach
Cardiac and vascular rehab nursing

Accomplishments

Moderate skills in Spanish language

Challenging the Masters Vocal Program which required me to sing in 6 languages

Most recently Singer with professional choral group Toccata

Cantor at my place of worship

winner of a 1st place 5k run

3rd in 10k run

Certification

ACLS

BCLS

PALS (expired)

Moderate Sedation(expired)

continuing education in exercise physiology

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Interests

Enjoy hiking
skiing
snow shoeing and walking my dog.
I exercise 5 to 6x week and enjoy sharing fitness and diet tips with interested people
High-Intensity Interval Training
Gym Workouts
I participate in various sports activities for physical activity
camaraderie
and personal growth.
Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness.

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Western Nevada Surgical Center
09.2021 - CurrentRead More

Nursing

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 08.2018Read More

Registered Nurse

InterCommunity Hospital Covina
03.1990 - 01.1998Read More

Caifornia State University Long Beach

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Sylvia Helderle