Vivian vo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Villa Las Palmas, excelling in care plan design and nursing documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective teamwork. Recognized for streamlining admission processes and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
Professional with strong background in nursing, prepared for role of Admissions Nurse. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation. Highly collaborative team member, adaptable to changing healthcare environments, and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Renowned for reliability, empathy, and excellent communication abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Admission Nurse
Villa Las Palmas
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for new admissions.
- Streamlined admission processes by implementing efficient documentation practices and electronic health record usage.
- Enhanced patient-centered care by utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques during all interactions.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information during the admissions process.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members, offering support and guidance when needed, and consistently demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of medical records to identify potential admission criteria discrepancies or gaps in documentation that may impact reimbursement rates or regulatory compliance measures.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
- Assisted floor nurses with medication administration and prescribed treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Villa Las Palmas
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and quality care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Developed and enforced policies to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and safety guidelines.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, enhancing efficiency in patient care processes.
- Mediated conflicts among staff, fostering a collaborative work environment for optimal team dynamics.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed 10 nurses and nursing activities in 158-be Skilled Nursing Home by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse
Villa Las Palmas
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation, ensuring accuracy in health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care and support.
- Delivered compassionate care while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ06-2011
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Care plan design
- Medical education administration
- Inpatient admissions protocol
- New patient intake
- Medication and IV administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Reliability
- Direct patient care
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Admission Nurse
Villa Las Palmas
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Villa Las Palmas
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Villa Las Palmas
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Arizona