Yang Zhang
Sequim,WA
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Life Care Centers of America-Port Townsend, WA
09.2024 - 04.2025
- In the nursing home, as a nurse, I am responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, performing medical procedures, treatment, and wound care, managing pain, doing documentation, and developing individualized care plans. I also communicate with families and other healthcare professionals, assist with daily activities like personal hygiene, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Short Stay Unit-Port Angeles, WA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- In the short-stay unit, as nurses, we mainly work on surgical preparation and medication administration, such as inserting IV and infusion, accessing and de-accessing the PICC and Port with strict sterile techniques; meanwhile, we are providing direct patient care, patient/family teaching, symptom management, and counseling, all while supporting patients and families in coping with their diagnosis and treatment. This includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs, as well as documenting the patient's response to interventions. We also play a crucial role in communicating individualized patient needs and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
Education
College in Nursing -
Peninsula College
06.2024
Skills
- PICC line and Port access and de-access
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Catheterization
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Communication
- Long-term care
- Chronic disease management
- Health screening
- Patient and family education
- Team coordination
- Hospice and palliative care
- Emergency response
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 30 patients in the nursing home environment.
Certification
- IV Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Life Care Centers of America-Port Townsend, WA
09.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse (RN)
Short Stay Unit-Port Angeles, WA
05.2024 - 06.2024
College in Nursing -
Peninsula College
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