Seasoned ICU and CCU RN with a proven track record at CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MED CTR, enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through effective communication and empathy. Skilled in critical care, advanced cardiac life support, and mentoring new nurses. Demonstrated excellence in reducing medication errors and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive care plans.. NIHSS, MOAB, TRAUMA, FIRE SAFETY, COVID VACS, ACLS, BLS CERTIFIED, CCRN IN THE WORKS. JOURNALISM AND HUMANITIES DEGREES
Work History
ICU, CCU, TRAUMA RN RN
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MED CTR
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
ICU Charge Nurse
ALLCARE
Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Education
AA - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
06.2002
Skills
Basic life support
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Discharge planning
Quality improvement
Health promotion
Community health
Advanced cardiac life support
Precepting
Licensed RN
Infection control measures
HIPAA education
Complex Problem-solving
Wound care
Cardiac care
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
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