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Education
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Certification
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Vilma Roman

Registered Nurse
Brea,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care with Pediatrics and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Kaiser Permanente

Registered Nurse
10.1999 - Current

Job overview

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Education

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
06.2001

University Overview

Registered Nurse

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
06.1999

University Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Patient care planning
  • Critical Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Diabetes management
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Precepting
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Shared governance
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Infection control measures
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Ventilator support

Certification

  • APHON- Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • PALS- Pediatric Advance Life Support
  • PFCCS- Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
10.1999 - Current

Cerritos College

Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing

Long Beach City College

Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
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