Yvonne Cooper
Hayward,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley Campus
03.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols, while also contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Library Clerk II
Alameda County Library
01.2015 - 03.2024
- Provided a welcoming environment for patrons by maintaining a clean, orderly, and inviting space for reading, studying, or browsing.
- Maintained an organized library collection by accurately shelving books, periodicals, and other materials according to classification systems.
- Fielded reference questions from patrons using internal databases, online search engines, catalogs, and print resources to provide accurate information quickly.
- Supported library operations by conducting regular inventory checks of materials to ensure accuracy of records and proper maintenance of collections.
- Streamlined circulation processes by efficiently checking items in and out while managing overdue fines, renewals, and holds.
- Developed effective working relationships with colleagues through proactive collaboration on projects supporting overall library goals.
- Assisted in increasing library usage by promoting available services and resources through engaging displays and informative handouts.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA05.2021
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Team Coordination
- Relationship Building
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Care Planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse - CA 95254783
- BLS - AHA
- NRP - AAP and AHA
- TeamSTEPPS
- HIPAA
- Culturally Competent Nursing Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Berkeley Campus
03.2022 - Current
Library Clerk II
Alameda County Library
01.2015 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Merritt College
- Registered Nurse - CA 95254783
- BLS - AHA
- NRP - AAP and AHA
- TeamSTEPPS
- HIPAA
- Culturally Competent Nursing Care
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