Bethel Pennington
Elk Grove
Summary
Experienced nursing professional specializing in critical thinking and care coordination. Demonstrated ability to manage patient flow effectively while fostering team collaboration. Focused on achieving superior patient outcomes and optimizing operational processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Nurse II
Sutter Medical Foundation
Sacramento
03.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on upcoming surgery details and obtained necessary consent.
- Processed orders through Epic for timely scheduling of services and surgeries.
- Collaborated with team members to address office needs and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Utilized knowledge of healthcare systems to provide appropriate patient resources and support.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
Sacramento
02.2001 - 03.2025
- Delivered bedside care for telemetry cardiac patients in 1:3 and 1:4 assignments, ensuring critical assessments and safe medication administration.
- Assisted in the orientation of new staff members as well as mentoring student nurses.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely discharge of patients from hospital setting.
- Managed daily operations as Charge Nurse for 18 years, overseeing up to 20 staff members and facilitating patient assignments.
- Enhanced patient flow by collaborating with Patient Placement, ICU, PACU, Heart Cath Holding, and LVAD teams for admissions and transfers.
- Trained registered nurses in prioritization, skill development, and adherence to safe nursing practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and health improvement strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05.2001
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Self-motivation and teamwork
- Epic EHR management
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Spending quality with my grandchildren
Timeline
Clinic Nurse II
Sutter Medical Foundation
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
02.2001 - 03.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
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