TERESA BESLER

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Certification : CCRN

Training, Practice and Diploma: Stroke Care, Acoustic Neuroma Care, Brain Tumors, Brain Hemorrhage , Seizures,Neuromuscular Illness, Procedural Sedation, Advanced Spine Surgery Program, Preceptor Diploma

• CCRN -Adult Critical-Care Certification
• ART-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BART- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program
• Completion of the BARD Access Systems course for PICC lines Insertions and Maintenance

Experienced in caring for chronically and critically ill patients- 21 years of clinical experience working within multiple departments: Neuro Intensive Care Unit, PACU,Intermediate Care Unit, Observational Unit, Telemetry Unit, and Trauma Unit.  Collaborate with physicians to arrange education to patients through the involvement of the interdisciplinary teams, such as : respiratory team, diabetes, dietary departments, physical/occupational therapy, and social work services, discharge planner. Provide patients with community resources, Experienced as a versatile clinical nurse, delivering high standards of nursing care, Working in a role of bedside nurse and a resource nurse and a preceptor, Demonstrate leadership skills, work well autonomously and in accordance with protocols of the hospitals and California Nursing License Competent in independent decision making and critical judgment. Present excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Relate well and with compassion to people from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic condition. , Enthusiastic, energetic, "Teresa is one of those people that always seems to be in good mood. Her attitude is contagious" (on performance evaluation ), Learn and adapt quickly to new environments and situations, Open to learn and improve professionally and personally, Participate in community events; such as health research fundraisers : CAF Challenged Athlete Foundation, Rock & Roll Half Marathon, Donate to UC San Diego Foundation, Volunteer for ICO - Inspiring Connections Outdoor , program of Sierra Club

Running , Hiking and Crocheting are some of my hobbies, or rather self care activities.

I believe in the power of smiling. I heard once:" A smile works like a jump start for joyfulness and happiness". I believe that a positive attitude is essential for successful working environment, interpersonal connections, and most importantly in healing process.