Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda
02.2022 - Current
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records systems.
Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
Performed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and removal and central line placement.
Managed ventricular assist devices and performed device checks per protocol.
Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.
Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cedars Sinai Medical Care
Los Angeles
10.2018 - 12.2021
Provided patient care across multiple units, adapting to diverse environments.
Assisted with procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during interventions.
Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and report changes promptly.
Supported nursing staff by training new float pool members on protocols.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Chino
03.2016 - 10.2018
Conducted psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health status.
Educated patients and families on treatment options and coping strategies.
Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during emergencies.
Trained new staff on best practices in psychiatric nursing care procedures.
Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Administered medications according to physician orders.
Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA
08-2014
Skills
Assist with TEE / Cardioversions
Chest tube removal
Resource Nurse and Team Lead
Bi-lingual in english and spanish
Work with LVADs and other life sustaining machines