Olivia Bermudez
Los Angeles
Summary
Registered nurse with over twelve years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction as nurse leader of my more than 5 years.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
10.2016 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency of patient flow and resource allocation.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork, open communication, and strong leadership skills.
- Participated in hospital-wide committees to advocate for nursing staff and share best practices with colleagues from other departments.
- Assessed planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing interventions to optimize patient safety and satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical documentation to maintain adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Coordinated daily shift assignments to ensure adequate staffing levels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Implemented successful strategies for managing challenging behaviors associated with dementia or other cognitive impairments in patients.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of nursing staff on an ongoing basis to ensure consistently high-quality care delivery throughout the unit.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
American Nursing Home Health Care
02.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Mentored nursing team, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in patient management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design strategic initiatives for quality improvement and patient safety.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Kailani Care
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound dressing changes.
- Assessed patient health status and developed personalized care plans based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Implemented effective pain management strategies to promote comfort and improve overall well-being for patients experiencing chronic or acute pain symptoms.
- Fostered patient independence and self-management skills by teaching families how to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility exercises.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' conditions and addressing potential complications early on.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support for patients coping with serious illnesses, helping them to maintain a positive outlook on their recovery journey.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, blood draw, tracheostomy care efficiently while maintaining strict infection control measures.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
04-2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA12-2012
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Team leadership qualities
- Patient education techniques
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient care planning
- Electronic medical records
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care expertise
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Case management experience
- Infection control practices
- Wound care management
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Palliative care
- Fall prevention
- Nutritional counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Dementia care
Nurse Excellence Award 2025
Awarded Nurse Excellence in Leadership
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
American Nursing Home Health Care
02.2024 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Kailani Care
09.2023 - 08.2025
Charge Registered Nurse
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
10.2016 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
05.2013 - 10.2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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