Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Mission Valley Post Acute
Fremont
09.2023 - Current
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
Supervised nursing staff during shifts to ensure quality care delivery.
Conducted patient assessments to identify medical needs and concerns.
Implemented infection control measures throughout the facility environment.
Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridements.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Educated patients on disease process and self-care management techniques.
Maintained an environment conducive to providing safe quality care within regulatory guidelines.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Medicine Technician
Aegis Living Fremont
Fremont
01.2019 - 09.2023
Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff.
Prepared and maintained medical equipment for various procedures and treatments.
Assisted in patient mobility and provided support during daily activities.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
Educated patients about medication usage and potential side effects effectively.
Prepared patient-specific medications according to physician orders and protocols.
Ensured compliance with federal laws governing narcotics storage, record keeping practices.
Maintained records of controlled substances per state regulations and DEA requirements.
Monitored medication expiration dates and removed outdated items from shelves.
Verified accuracy of prescription information prior to dispensing or administration of drugs.
Performed pharmacy inventory management, including ordering, receiving and stocking medications.
Assisted with the training of new staff on departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintained a clean work environment that meets safety guidelines set by regulatory agencies.
Responded promptly to emergency calls from nursing units regarding medication availability.
Participated in continuing education programs related to pharmacy practice standards.
Processed drug orders accurately and efficiently using automated dispensing systems.
Conducted quality assurance checks on all dispensed medications prior to release to patients.
Reviewed patient profiles for potential drug interactions or duplications before prescribing drugs.
Managed workflow processes for the efficient filling of prescriptions in a timely manner.
Communicated with physicians regarding drug interactions, contraindications, dosages and allergies.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
Maintained accurate records of all medications administered to patients.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.