Compassionate Charge Nurse offer three years of patient care and advocacy within urgent care unit. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care Charge Registered Nurse
LA County Ambulatory Care System-MLK Urgent Care
02.2022 - Current
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff for routine and/or chronic health concerns; both in adults and pediatric settings.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care delivery.
Charge School Nurse-Registry
ProCare Therapy-Santa Monica/Malibu School District
09.2021 - 02.2022
Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies or critical incidents at school events or activities outside of normal hours when necessary.
Collaborated with teachers to address diverse learning styles while designing inclusive classroom accommodations for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Clinical Nurse II
UCLA Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Surgical Inpatient Unit - Bedside nursing, for example, bathing patients, doing dressing changes, infusing blood products as ordered by a MD , starting Intravenous lines, managing chest tubes and other drainage systems, such as Jackson Pratt's drainage tube, inserting foley catheters and catheter care (cleaning catheter and maintaining the tubing in a straight position to promote drainage , trach care (deep suctioning patients to keep the airway clear), medication administration (administering antibiotics, pain medicine, blood pressure meds, intravenous medications, infusing hyperalimentation with lipids, Infusing IV fluids (0.9 NS or Dextrose (D5W and etc), performing vital signs (monitoring temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
Measuring the patient's weight and height while assessing the pain levels or pain score. Changing patients post-surgical dressing and performing wound care, Inserting gastrointestinal tubes and performing g-tube feedings. Giving discharge instructions to the patients before they go home (Special diets, medication, dressing changes, return to clinic dates with lab instructions).
Education
Baccalaureate Science of Nursing -
Capella University
11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Compton Community College
Compton, CA
12.2019
Skills
Patient Care Planning
Performance Evaluation
Staff Leadership
Resource Allocation
Staff Education
Quality Improvement
Staff Supervision
Performance Management
Clinical Judgment
Policy Compliance
Staff Training
Employee Performance
Nursing Care Coordination
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 30 staff members.
Ambulatory Care System "Nurse Of The Year" 2023.
Certification
Licensed Registered Nursing, State Of California BRN, Number: 95220734, Awarded April 30th, 2020
ACLS Provider-American Heart Association, 05/2024
BCLS Provider-American Heart Association, 11/2024
PALS Provider-American Heart Association, 05/2024
Los Angeles County AVADE WPV Program: Advanced Instructor
Timeline
Urgent Care Charge Registered Nurse
LA County Ambulatory Care System-MLK Urgent Care
02.2022 - Current
Charge School Nurse-Registry
ProCare Therapy-Santa Monica/Malibu School District
09.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Nurse II
UCLA Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Baccalaureate Science of Nursing -
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Compton Community College
Licensed Registered Nursing, State Of California BRN, Number: 95220734, Awarded April 30th, 2020
ACLS Provider-American Heart Association, 05/2024
BCLS Provider-American Heart Association, 11/2024
PALS Provider-American Heart Association, 05/2024
Los Angeles County AVADE WPV Program: Advanced Instructor
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