April Vargas
Covina
Summary
Registered Nurse with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, while assisting physicians during examinations and surgical procedures. Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations, maintained infection control policies, and provided emotional support to patients and families. Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital standards, contributing to improved patient care outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emanate Health
Covina
08.1998 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures, including monitoring vital signs and administration of medications.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures including surgical conscience.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administer Intravenous sedation to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- EMR documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Procedure assistance
- Policy compliance
- Precepting
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessments
- Data collection
- Patient Check-ins
- Strong clinical judgment
- Procedure preparations
- Spanish proficiency
- Operating room skills
- Documentation and charting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- ACLS certified
- AORN prep 101
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emanate Health
08.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Hondo College