Dynamic Registered Nurse II with extensive experience at Community Regional Medical Centers in the Central Valley's Level 1 Trauma ICU, excelling in critical care management and patient advocacy. Proven ability to mentor nursing staff and enhance patient outcomes through collaborative communication and effective problem-solving. Skilled in critical care, telemetry monitoring, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for diverse patient populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Community Regional Medical Centers
04.2021 - Current
Managed the care of ICU, step-down, LVAD, PAH, and open-heart patients.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Conducted frequent rounds to check on patients and evaluated the effectiveness of care delivery.
Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare teams.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
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.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assisted in emergency procedures and maintained calm during critical situations.
Systems Engineer
Valley Network Solutions
Fresno
07.2015 - 06.2018
Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated collaborative communication and leadership skills
Proficient in customer service.
Developed and maintained excellent time management skills.
Problem solving and maintaining multiple networks for businesses.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno
12.2020
Skills
Customer service
Patient assessment
Infection control
Critical care management
Medical documentation
Nursing mentoring
Collaborative communication
Time management
Patient advocacy
Problem solving
Direct and indirect patient care
Compassion and empathy
Collecting vitals
Feeding pumps
Lab result interpretation
High level of autonomy
Telemetry monitoring
Cardiac care
Certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Volunteer Experience
WelbeHealth, Fresno, CA, Assisted with their weekly Covid vaccine clinic by administering the vaccine and monitoring for adverse reactions.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Madera, CA, Maintained and operated a welfare farm dedicated to growing raisins. Pruned and maintained vineyard. Picked and rolled raisins. Prepared raisins for shipment to be processed and distributed to people in need.
Awards
National Defense Award, Served in the military during war time.