Tomi Nerhus
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to educating new nurses with the skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Bringing ten years of experience in hands-on care of acute and chronic patients and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hoag Presbyterian Hospital
Irvine, CA
06.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Educaiton
West Coast University
10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2012
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Individualized Care Plans
- Medication Administration
- Active Listening
- Ability to Observe
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Infection Control Procedures
- IV Administration
- Creative Thinking
- Instructional Presentations
- Constructive Feedback
- Educational Support
- Nursing Assessment
- Technique Instruction
- Clinical Instruction
- Industry Best Practices
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Clinical Supervision
- Mentoring Proficiency
Professional References
Brian Evans, RN BSN - Nursing Director, Hoag Presbyterian Hospital
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
949-517-3600
Vilma Iroy, RN BSN - Charge Nurse, Hoag Presbyterian Hospital
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
949-517-3600
Tracy Ruth, RN BSN - Charge Nurse, Hoag Presbyterian Hospital
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
949-517-3600
Personal References
Marjori Madura - Owner of Rusty Fork Ranch
33700 Madera De Playa Dr, Temecula, CA 92592
(310) 704-8812
Diane Rea - Manager of Corky's Restaurant
8861 Carnation Drive, Corona, CA 92883
(951) 818-2620
Kenneth Kizziar - Owner of Coastline Termite
510 Jose Way, Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 449-1150
Practicum Experience
West Coast University May 2022 to Current
- Lecture Students on Nursing Fundamentals
- Create Questions for Nursing Fundamentals Exams
- Assist with Curriculum Develop for Nursing Fundamentals
- Observe and Evaluate Students and Provide Constructive Feedback
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hoag Presbyterian Hospital
06.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Educaiton
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
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