Resourceful Registered Nurse with a year of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Operates effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
San Dimas Community Hospital
San Dimas, CA
04.2023 - Current
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Managed emergency situations such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge College
Alhambra, CA
02-2023
Skills
Emergency Response
Critical Care
Patient Management
Procedure preparations
Bi-lingual in English and [Spanish]
Medication and IV administration
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PACLS) certification
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) certification
Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at San Dimas Community Hospital/Montclair HospitalDirector of Cardiopulmonary Services at San Dimas Community Hospital/Montclair Hospital