WENDELYN ODTOJAN
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 32 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatric department, Medical- Surgical department and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
5335 LAUREL CANYON VOULEVARD, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse
AL SABAH HOSPITAL, MOH, STATE OF KUWAIT
STATE OF KUWAIT
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
AL AMIRI HOSPITAL, STATE OF KUWAIT
KUWAIT
08.1994 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VELEZ COLLEGE OF NURSING
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES03.1987
Bachelor of Science - Biology
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES06.1982
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Well Visit Procedures
Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
- Chest Pain Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Evaluation
- Intravenous Therapy
- Call Triaging
- Medication Distribution
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Procedures
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Seizure Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Performing EKGs
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- or and ER Experience
- Team Coordination
- Personal Care Needs
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
AL SABAH HOSPITAL, MOH, STATE OF KUWAIT
05.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
AL AMIRI HOSPITAL, STATE OF KUWAIT
08.1994 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VELEZ COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science - Biology
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY