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YOLANDA FRANCOIS

Fremont,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. Obtained Bachelor of Science in nursing, ACLS and BLS certified. I'm a frontline nurse for Covid-19 during the pandemic, without fears of learning new skills and experiences. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 15+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to PCU,PACU,Telemetry and Medsurge patients. Knowledgeable requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse PCU/Cardiac Stepdown/Covid-19

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL
07.2020
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations
  • Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
  • Provided care to COVID-19 patients during pandemic.

Travel Registered Nurse ACA/PACU

STANFORD HEALTHCARE
05.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for 3-4 patients on Bipap/CPAP/High flow/NC, tele monitor, titrated IV and drips
  • Monitor the stability of patients post operatively
  • Monitor patients on Cardiac monitor
  • Work closely with Specialist, Case Management, and primary Physician to provide the best care and discharge
  • Care for patient’s post-surgical procedures until discharge and assist with bedside procedures
  • Closely monitor EMR to provide the appropriate care and interventions per hospital policy.

Travel Registered Nurse PCU

INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Work closely with Specialist, Case Management, and primary Physician to provide the best care
  • Responsible for 3-4 patients on Bipap/CPAP, High flow, NC, tele monitor, and drips
  • Monitor patients on Cardiac monitor
  • Utilized Cerner documentations
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, drip, titrated, and IV medication to patients and monitored the responses
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist with bedside procedures
  • Utilized SCM to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.

Travel Registered Nurse PCU

HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, drip and IV medication to patients and monitored the responses
  • Responsible for 4-5 patients on Bipap/CPAP/High flow/NC, tele monitor, and drips
  • Work closely with Specialist, Case Management, and primary Physician to provide the best care
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist with bedside procedures
  • Utilized SCM to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations
  • Close observation of patients on telemetry monitor.

Travel Registered Nurse Medsurg/Tele/Covid-19

YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for 4-5 COVID-19 patients on Bipap, High flow, and NC
  • Work closely with Respiratory, Case Management, and Physician to provide the best care
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medication to patients and monitored the responses
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist with bedside procedures
  • Utilized Cerner EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations
  • Close observation of patients on telemetry monitor.

Travel Registered Nurse Medsurg/Tele/Covid-19

FORT DUNCAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for 3-4 COVID-19 patients on Bipap, High flow, NC
  • Work closely with Respiratory, Case Management, and Physician to provide the best care
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medication to patients and monitored the responses
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist with bedside procedures
  • Utilized Cerner EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.

Travel Registered Nurse Medsurg/Tele/Ortho

NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
  • Pain management, PCA pump, dressing change, staples/suture removal, surgical site care
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.

STAFF NURSE Medsurg/Tele

ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2016 - 08.2020
  • Medical Surgical unit, handling 4-6 patients per shift
  • Communicating between doctors, patient, and families
  • Prepare patients for surgical procedures
  • Work close with case managers to allow patient to receive the best placement upon discharge
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.

STAFF NURSE Medsurg

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 04.2014
  • Chronic patient care in medical surgery unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment
  • Medication to wound care to monitoring for 6-7 patients per shift
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Followed infection control procedures
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: NURSING -

Broward College
Davie, FL
12.2012

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING: NURSING -

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Maintain patient Privacy and confidentiality
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Strong clinical judgment Patient/family focused
  • Cerner, Epic, and Meditech charting and clinical Advocacy documentation familiarity
  • Fluent in Haitian Creole
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Care Plan Development

Certification

  • ACLS, 04/2026
  • BLS, 04/2026
  • NIH, 02/2025
  • California, 95370374, 08/2025
  • Florida, 9296593, 04/2025

Accomplishments

  • During my time as an ADON, I increased the communication among the staff by having a 5-minute huddle between shifts.
  • The huddle consists of updates on what's going on in our unit, things that require a follow-up, and what we can do to make our day much better.
  • I started the wound care program at Margate Health Care Center in 2010; Rounded with the wound doctor once a week and prioritize the patient's well-being. I had meetings with the staff once a month with updates on new wounds and steps we would take together to prevent skin breakdown.

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse ACA/PACU

STANFORD HEALTHCARE
05.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse PCU

INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
01.2024 - 05.2024

Travel Registered Nurse PCU

HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
12.2022 - 11.2023

Travel Registered Nurse Medsurg/Tele/Covid-19

YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 06.2022

Travel Registered Nurse Medsurg/Tele/Covid-19

FORT DUNCAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2021 - 04.2021

Travel Registered Nurse Medsurg/Tele/Ortho

NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
11.2020 - 12.2020

Travel Registered Nurse PCU/Cardiac Stepdown/Covid-19

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL
07.2020

STAFF NURSE Medsurg/Tele

ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2016 - 08.2020

STAFF NURSE Medsurg

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 04.2014

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: NURSING -

Broward College

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING: NURSING -

Indian River State College
YOLANDA FRANCOIS