Nikala Andreasen
Garden Grove
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos
12.2024 - Current
- Intensive Care Unit
- Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
- Manage ventilated patients including sedation titrations and airway management
- Administer and titrate vasoactive intravenous drips like norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin etc. per hospitals protocol
- Monitor arterial lines, central lines, and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Participate in rapid response and code blue events with ACLS protocol implementation.
- Adhered to strict infection control and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Emergency Department
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical staff.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Lakewood
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Emergency Department
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Lakewood, CA
Crew Member
In N Out Burger
Seal Beach
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Operated cash register and received payment from customers in cash or credit form.
- Maintained neat, well-groomed appearance, impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry to meet company standards.
- Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables.
- Completed side tasks by restocking condiments and cleaning refrigerators.
- Operated grills, deep fryers and griddles safely to avoid accidents or injury.
- Answered customer questions about food preparation, responding to ingredient and allergen concerns.
- Built brand loyalty and accomplished customer satisfaction by working well with other food service team members.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Seal Beach, CA
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2022
Skills
- Vasoactive drug administration
- Hemodynamic assessment
- Attention to detail
- Medication and IV administration
- Physical assessments
- Patient triage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control practices
Additional Information - Membership
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL-CARE NURSES, 12/01/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
Crew Member
In N Out Burger
12.2016 - 09.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Golden West College