Aika Yona Msechu
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse driven to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals. Highly motivated to utilize education and experience to provide quality, evidence-based patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Centinela Medical Hospital- Critical Care/Step Down
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managing hemodynamic status, treating both hypertensive and hypotensive crisis, bradycardia and supraventricular tachycardia, etc.
- Infusing blood during active bleeds.
- Management of invasive lines: PICC lines, Trialysis Lines, Foley catheter.
- Maintaining patient airways for patients with dysphasia, tracheostomies, and vents.
- Providing wound care as prescribed to pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, etc.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding patient's condition, plan of care and progress towards goals.
INTAKE CARE COORDINATOR
ELITE HEALTH CARE
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Organized and managed caseloads to ensure timely completion of goals and objectives in regard to home health care placements for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily practice when appropriate.
- Served as liaison between patient, family, caregiver and various healthcare professionals involved in patient's overall plan of treatment and post hospitalization recovery process.
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
FAMILY CARE CENTER, KAISER PERMANENTE- DMC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Patient Care and Safety, educating new mother’s on caring for themselves and their baby
- Collaborated with physicians regarding high-risk pregnancy cases such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes.
- Performed routine physical assessments on both mother and baby.
- Monitored lab values closely to detect potential issues that could lead to adverse outcomes.
OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN
BIDWELL OPTOMETRY
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Handled and led patient records in accordance with practice standards and HIPAA.
- Conducted tests to aid optometrists in accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients.
- Interpreted prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses to prepare orders for production.
- Assisted with patient care and eye exams by managing patient records and supporting patient flow.
- Completed billing for patient's tests and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12-2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Science and Medicine
08.2023
A.S - Health Occupations
Folsom Lake College
05.2021
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Certified Nurse Assistant - CDPH
- Resource Nurse
- Preceptor
- Postpartum Care
- Ventilator Management
- ACLS -AHA
- BLS, CPR/ AED – AHA
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Centinela Medical Hospital- Critical Care/Step Down
03.2024 - 03.2025
INTAKE CARE COORDINATOR
ELITE HEALTH CARE
10.2023 - 02.2024
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
FAMILY CARE CENTER, KAISER PERMANENTE- DMC
06.2023 - 08.2023
OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN
BIDWELL OPTOMETRY
05.2020 - 06.2023
A.S - Health Occupations
Folsom Lake College
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Science and Medicine
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