Victoria Cayton
Anaheim
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in advanced acute care, focusing on ventilator management and cardiac drips. Demonstrated success in managing high-acuity patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Certified in ACLS and BLS, committed to delivering exceptional care in critical settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Progressive/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Providence Care Hospital - Providence Care
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients post-heart catheterization, CABG, and other cardiac procedures.
- Monitored patients with arrhythmia, coordinating care with cardiologists for improved outcomes.
- Prepared equipment and monitored patient status during procedures to support physicians.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge to enhance clinical skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Identified procedural gaps and implemented solutions to optimize nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chapman Global Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provided expert care for diverse medical conditions, including pulmonary, cardiology, and infectious diseases.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments, monitoring responses to identify complications promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments and clinical judgment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through proactive education and communication with patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to administer medications and treatments effectively.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, ensuring accurate ongoing evaluations.
- Documented nursing interventions and family responses in accordance with hospital policies.
- Monitored critical conditions using advanced medical equipment to ensure timely interventions.
MED SURG RN STAFF
Chapman Global Medical Center
Orange
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to approved nursing protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs across various healthcare environments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine needs and establish care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for seamless continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate effective patient care interventions.
- Trained new nursing staff on established protocols and best practices in patient care.
Registered Nurse-Team Leader
Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management
- Delivered extensive training and mentorship to registered and licensed vocational nurses to ensure and maintain continuity of care
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Healthbridge Children's Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2019
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens Care Center Of Fullerton
Fullerton
02.2008 - 03.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams and families for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Managed daily operations of nursing unit to maintain efficient workflow.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
CNI College
Orange, CA12.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
University of The Philippines
Manila06.1998
Skills
- Ventilator and wound care
- Advanced life support and critical thinking
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Pediatric nursing expertise
Certification
- ACLS BLS
Timeline
Cardiac Progressive/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Providence Care Hospital - Providence Care
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chapman Global Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
MED SURG RN STAFF
Chapman Global Medical Center
03.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse-Team Leader
Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
02.2019 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Healthbridge Children's Hospital
02.2011 - 02.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Gardens Care Center Of Fullerton
02.2008 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
CNI College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
University of The Philippines
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