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VANESSA WAIKI

VANESSA WAIKI

Kaneohe,Hawaii

Summary

Self-motivated registered nurse with 25 years of experience, offering a wide range of nursing skills and knowledge, brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff. History of elevating patient experiences, improving operations and increasing service quality.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

TRANSFER COORDINATOR

QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER
Honolulu, HI
10.2016 - Current
  • Triage, coordinate and process transfer requests via telephone calls, Tiger Texts and emails for inpatient transfers while adhering to State and Federal regulations.
  • Request, gather and organize patient's medical information and documents; upload to EPIC for healthcare team to review, and process transfers for patients around the Pacific Rim.
  • Chart review and assessment to present patient's acute and chronic medical problems to physicians and specialist
  • Enter data, generate reports and produced tracking documents using various on-line tools such as SPOK, Tiger Text, and Right Fax as well as other desk top applications.
  • Coordinate acceptance or denial of inter-facility transfers with physicians based on clinical need and Medical Center resources in collaboration with Bed Control, review direct and emergency admissions for clinical and financial appropriateness.
  • Managed over 40 cases per shift; over 100 calls per shift
  • Typing while conversing with physicians, documenting conversation and plan of care
  • Assist with bed coordination and census management.
  • Educate hospitals on the transfer process.
  • Assist with

RN, Emergency Room

HPH, Pali Momi Medical Center
Aiea, HI
10.2009 - Current
  • Assist physicians and mid-level providers with examinations of patients to include collection of wound and genital specimens. Complete appropriate lab requisitions and send specimens to lab to process.
  • Provide direct, quality, patient care, using the nursing process, with emergent, urgent and non-emergent medical conditions, stabilize and determine next course of action.
  • Provide triage, first-aid and life saving measures
  • Provide comfort for patients and their visitors/family.
  • Measure and fit orthopedic devices and instructing patients on proper use
  • Administer wound care, insertion of IV's, Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Collect blood and fluid samples, labeled specimens properly and transport to laboratory for testing. Notify Department of Health of testing/results when appropriate.
  • Administer numerous emergency, narcotic and non-narcotic medications using the 5 rights; monitor and document response.
  • Follow all hospital policies and procedures and comply with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Safely transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units. or departments; or to other facilities around the island assisting EMS with high acuity patients
  • Assist patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other ADL's.
  • Quickly respond to codes on all hospital floors and units.
  • Quickly respond to cardiac monitor alarms, treat symptoms and alert physician if appropriate.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connect to optimal providers and care.
  • Use EPIC to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and report and discuss observations with providers and specialists.
  • Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audit charts and review clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • TNCC, ACLS and PALS assessments and interventions
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Provide didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advise and educate patients and caregivers of proper wound and/or disease management, discharge plan objectives, and safe medication use.

Service Supervisor and Interim Director of Nursing

Mastercare
Honolulu, HI
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Triage and assessment of individuals needing home care
  • Created customized care plans, working with home care staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Identified care plan issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, patients and families.
  • Supervised and evaluated work performance of over 100 nursing and non-nursing personnel,
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Participated in annual management team meetings to discuss patient status, changes and complaints or concerns.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff, provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and general liability.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff..
  • Assists Operations Manager with Medicare Accreditation

School Health Nurse, RN

Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus
Honolulu, HI
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • Evaluated students from Kindergarden to 12th grade presenting with various complaints.
  • Treated student's fever, pain, cough, cramps, wounds, sprains, strains, eye injuries, skin conditions and blood sugar levels using standing orders.
  • Applied ace wraps, splints, and provided crutch teaching.
  • Provided eye and ear irrigations.
  • Medication administration using the five rights.
  • Communicated with students, dorm leaders, supervisors, teachers, and parents regarding student's condition, treatment, and progress.
  • Document assessment, treatment and evaluation of children treated in the health room and infirmary
  • Administer and read TB skin tests for children and adults of all ages
  • Collect, review, request, and file health care information for new and returning students
  • Accompany classes on field trips around the state
  • Educated student's, parents, and dorm advisors on treatment and health care goals.

RN, Agency

Island Nurses
Honolulu, HI
03.2009 - 09.2012
  • Assigned to work at various hospitals, various shifts, in the ER, medsurg, telemetry, and psychiatric units
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Recruited, hired and developed top candidates for open vacancies and retained staff through consistent mentoring and positive feedback.
  • Answered phone calls and e-mails regarding inquiries and arranged meetings for official business.

RN, Emergency Department

Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
10.2006 - 02.2009
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions to meet treatment goals.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Triaged incoming calls from ambulance units to determine needs and prioritize care; and provide EMS with a room assignment
  • Made shift assignments for a 30 bed ER
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

LPN

Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
01.1997 - 10.2006
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences; reported any changes or concerns to the charge nurse.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Medication administration using the five rights.
  • Wound care; pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.
  • Oral and NG tube feeding.
  • Assisted patients with all activities of daily living.
  • Assisted primary registered nurse with all patient care.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Review and sign off on new orders from practitioners; transcribe to Kardex.
  • Produce new medication administration sheets weekly
  • Transcribe orders to a Kardex

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Honolulu, HI
07.2006

Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse

Hawaii Community College
Hilo
07.1996

Skills

  • EPIC and CITRIX
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Triage and Assessment
  • Medical and Nursing Coordination
  • Staff/team Supervision and Training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Autonomous and Self-Directed
  • Customer Service and Clear Communication
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Delegation and Motivation

Timeline

TRANSFER COORDINATOR

QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER
10.2016 - Current

Service Supervisor and Interim Director of Nursing

Mastercare
04.2016 - 06.2020

School Health Nurse, RN

Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus
08.2011 - 07.2017

RN, Emergency Room

HPH, Pali Momi Medical Center
10.2009 - Current

RN, Agency

Island Nurses
03.2009 - 09.2012

RN, Emergency Department

Hilo Medical Center
10.2006 - 02.2009

LPN

Hilo Medical Center
01.1997 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse

Hawaii Community College

References

Lahela Blake, ARPN 808-227-5696

Malinda Toa, Operations Manager 808-935-2250

Aaron Fort, RN 808-224-8380

References

Lahela Blake, ARPN 808-227-5696

Malinda Toa, Operations Manager 808-935-2250

Brittney Pacheco, RN 808-339-1453

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