Warisara Kelly Colburn
Sacramento,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with strong critical thinking and assessment skills, proficient in IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, and EKG interpretation. Recognized for effective communication and collaboration skills, ready to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Carmichael, California
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored telemetry, EKG rhythm interpretation, vital signs and reported changes or abnormal findings to the provider, then executed interventions order in a timely manner
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Nursing Student
Mercy General
09.2022 - 11.2022
- IV therapy administration and management, Telemetry monitoring, EKG and rhythm interpretation including dysthymia (i.e. A-Fib, A-Flutter, PVCs, Bigeminy, Trigeminy, Heart Block, V-Tach) and relaying abnormal findings to provider and carrying ordered interventions, assist floor nurses and preceptor with caring of LVAD, and post-cardiac surgery patients, including TAVR and cardiac bypass, administering oral, GI and NG tubes medications as well as IM and Subcutaneous injections.
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
Western Slope Health Center
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Responsible for training and mentoring new hired nurses, utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care alongside with leadership skill and ability to supervise, coordinate, and delegate tasks among nurses aids to ensure optimal levels of patient care and safety are met
- “Nurse of the Month” Award in Aug 2019
Nursing Student
UC Davis
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with cardiac monitoring and abnormal rhythm interpretation as well as obtaining EKG. Assisted in caring for patients on ventilators, chest tube, and LVAD patients, as well as different cardio-thoracic post-op patients. Administer IV, oral, as well as GI and NG medications. Perform blood glucose monitoring and administering insulin. Relaying abnormal assessments to providers and assisted in carrying out ordered interventions, charting and documenting via Epic system.
Nursing Student
UC Davis
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted with overall patient care by performing physical and neurological assessment, monitoring and obtaining vital signs, monitoring and obtaining blood glucose, administering medications via oral, IV, NG and G-Tube, as well as IM and SubQ injections, assisted in preparation of blood products, communicate with providers and other interdisciplinary team, utilizing therapeutic communication during interactions with patients and family members.
Behavioral Therapist
Focus Education
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Implement and execute behavioral plans for individual child with cognitive and behavior challenges including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Oppositional Defiant Disorder in school or home settings
- Provide Family Teaching classes/individual home visit to educate parents on adhering to behavioral plans
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification -
Brightwood College
Sacramento, CA07.2017
RN prerequisite classes
Sierra City College
06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA07.2004
Skills
- IV therapy administration and management
- Telemetry monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- GI/NG tube management
- Medication administration
- Foley catheter insertions
- Ostomy care
- Wound care and wound vac management
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Measure and record vitals
- EHR proficiency (Epic and Cerner)
- Charting and documentation
- BLS and ALS certified
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Strong assessment skills
- Teamwork-oriented
- Effective communication
- Patient and family education
- Leadership skill
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Nightingale Award
- Nurse of the Month
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Thai
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Nursing Excellent Award at Mercy San Juan Hospital
- Received Employee of the Month in July, 2024, voted by colleagues at Mercy San Juan Hospital
- Received numerous Mercy Touch recognitions given by former patients
- Graduated as Valedictorian from Vocational Nursing School
- Received Nightingale Award by peers
- Perfect Attendance Award while attending Vocational Nursing School
- President's and Dean's List Awards while attending Vocational Nursing School
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society while attending Sierra College
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Mercy General
09.2022 - 11.2022
Nursing Student
UC Davis
03.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
UC Davis
06.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
Western Slope Health Center
02.2018 - 07.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Focus Education
09.2006 - 05.2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification -
Brightwood College
RN prerequisite classes
Sierra City College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Irvine
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