Tanja pate
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Resourceful healthcare professional experienced in fast-paced emergency settings, effectively addressing acute and chronic conditions. Optimized department resource utilization through strong communication, decision-making, and prioritization skills while assessing and triaging patients. Provided emotional support to patients and families, performed diagnostic tests, and administered medication, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of emergency care techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Primehealthcare
La Palma, CA
10.1991 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure scenarios.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Supported emergency response efforts during critical incidents in the department.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Trained new staff on emergency department protocols and best practices.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
Registered Nurse
Primehealthcare
La Palma, California
10.1991 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and documented findings in electronic records.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning.
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff and provided training on clinical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
Cypress, CA 06.1990 - 08.1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Clinical collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Nursing mentorship
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Resourcefulness
- Stress management
- Active listening
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- EDAP
- NRP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Primehealthcare
10.1991 - Current
Registered Nurse
Primehealthcare
10.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cypress College
06.1990 - 08.1991