Victoria West
Loma Linda,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated ICU registered nurse working in a dynamic Medical ICU environment. Hard-working professional who can perform under pressure. Over 7 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations (1.5 years Medical ICU, 4 years Adult Telemetry/Progressive Care/Medical-Surgical, and 1 year Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). Compassionate communicator, driven towards delivering the best possible holistic patient care.
Nominated for the Daisy Award at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Winter 2019.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, MICU
Loma Linda University Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients with Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory failure, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal bleed, Diabetic ketoacidosis and Pneumonia.
Travel Float Telemetry Registered Nurse
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Travel Neuro/Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Medical-Surgical/Neuro Travel RN - managed TBI, strokes, and post-craniectomy/craniotomy patients, including providing pre-operative and post-operative care.
Travel Float Pool Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
UCSF Health
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Float pool travel RN - performed duties on both day or night shifts as needed, floated to all adult care units except ICU.
- Common floors included: Med/Surg, Telemetry, Ortho spine, Ortho, Neuro floor, Oncology floor, ED holding area.
Travel Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Intermountain Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded to a crisis contract - cared for COVID-19+ patients, and floated to all adult care units except ICU. (Ratio 1:4-5).
Staff Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, carefully monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Built rapport among health care teams and formed cooperative relationships
- Ensured smooth communication and problem solving during interdisciplinary rounds; efficiently responded to requests
- Started, maintained, and discontinued IV lines, fluids, medications, and blood products
- Monitored and maintained arterial lines, ventilators, ET tubes, tracheostomies, etc.
- Listened to patients and families and provided a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones.
- Clearly instructed family members and caregivers about patient care
Staff Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit
- Joined the Skin Champion Team - serving as a resource for staging pressure injuries and advising wound care and treatment recommendations for patients on the Acute Care units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05-2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Procedural Sedation
- Emergency management
- Ventilator management
- CVC maintenance
- Wound Care
- Pulmonary Hypertension Medication Pumps
- Vasoactive Drip Titration
- Arterial line monitoring
- Pulmonary Artery Catheter Care and monitoring
- End of Life Care
- Sedation management
- Blood transfusion
- Pulmonary assessments
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, MICU
Loma Linda University Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Travel Float Telemetry Registered Nurse
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Neuro/Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Travel Float Pool Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
UCSF Health
03.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Intermountain Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
Staff Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Staff Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
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