Yan Chen
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Gastrointestinal Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
- Effectively communicates and collaborates the patients, families, care givers, and/or co-workers pertinent information concerning discharge planning, changes in patient care, changes in treatment plan, patient medication administration, aftercare instructions, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience.
- Delegates, assigns, and/or supervises the assigned work of others including Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing attendants, technician, clerical staff, and students.
- Serves as a preceptor: expert or specialist who gives practical experience and training to new graduate, a new hire, a re-entry, or a nurse that is transitioning into a new area.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Remains up-to-date on current professional skills, trends, and issues.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Initiates reassessment of patients as necessary when a patient is currently or potentially at physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial risk.
- Identifies and incorporates discharge planning needs into the patient's plan of care.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
- Communicates with patients and care givers regarding changes in patient care and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
10.1997 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Haven University
5369 A Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA 9063007.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents College
Member Of The University Of The State Of New York03.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA08.1997
Skills
- Disease Management Programs
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Neurology Expertise
- Medical Screening
- Intravenous Therapy
- Family Planning Services Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Long-Term Care
- Medical Consultation
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Personal Care Needs
- Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Call Triaging
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Emergency Procedures
- Addiction Counseling
- Intakes and Discharges
- Physical Assessment
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Care Planning
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Performing EKGs
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Patient Counseling
- Pain Management
- Team Coordination
- Follow-Up Calls
- Removing Sutures
- Care Plan Development
- or and ER Experience
- Disease Specialization
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Education
- Sanitation
- Seizure Management
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Gastrointestinal Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
10.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Haven University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
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