Zephyr Dowd-Lukesh
Registered Nurse
Upland,CA
Summary
Adept Emergency Room Registered Nurse with a proven track record at San Antonio Regional Hospital, showcasing expertise in condition monitoring and a strong aptitude for mentoring. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care, significantly improving health outcomes through effective collaboration and ethical practice. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and teamwork, ensuring high standards of patient safety and care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and supportive learning atmosphere.
Head RN for Pitzer Clinic
Hamilton Health Box
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Ran an onsite micro clinic providing COVID support, telehealth visits and case management for university staff and faculty.
- Worked alongside and managed medical assistant care and duties, contributing to a supportive work environment.
- Educated staff/faculty on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assisted Pitzer administration with the development of COVID policies and procedures
Med/Surg Oncology Registered Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation
- 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.
- Chronic patient care; adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to complex chemotherapy regimens.
- Provided oncological education to patients and their families at all stages of cancer treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2024 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Condition Monitoring
EKG Interpretation
Attention to Detail
Student Evaluation
Teaching strategies
Mentoring proficiency
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Ethical Practice
Patient Safety
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
09.2024 - 09.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
NIH Stroke Scale Certified
02-2023
ACLS Certified
02-2023
PALS Certified
02-2023
Head RN for Pitzer Clinic
Hamilton Health Box
12.2021 - 02.2023
Med/Surg Oncology Registered Nurse
San Antonio Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chaffey College
05.2001 -
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