Wenngee-Ruby Pua
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse that works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital - VPH Site
2021.12 - 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Charge Nurse, Psychiatry
Vista Del Mar Hospital
2021.04 - 2021.11
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
New Look Skin Center
2020.09 - 2021.04
- Cleaned and disinfected equipment to promote safe and sanitary environment.
- Informed, answered questions and recommended treatments for patients seeking range of aesthetic services.
- Executed laser hair removal using Candela Laser with options of using Alexandrite or YAG laser.
- Assessed patient's skin and body hair to make recommendations to improve quality of hair removal sessions.
- Guided patients through process, explaining what to expect and how to follow up to improve results.
Skills Lab Assistant
Moorpark College
2018.10 - 2019.04
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Made supplies for nursing students for their skills lab days.
Education
Nursing - ADN -
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.2013
Skills
- Registered Nurse licensed in California (License# 95228332)
- ACLS, BLS, Basic EKG Interpretation, Suicide Prevention Certification, and CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
- Experience with Meditech, Cerner, Bestcare, and Epic charting software.
- Experience with Alaris, Plum+, and Sigma IV Pumps.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital - VPH Site
2021.12 - Current
Charge Nurse, Psychiatry
Vista Del Mar Hospital
2021.04 - 2021.11
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
New Look Skin Center
2020.09 - 2021.04
Skills Lab Assistant
Moorpark College
2018.10 - 2019.04
Nursing - ADN -
Moorpark College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hall University
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