Preethy M Mathews
Torrance
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated RN with extensive experience at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Providence Little Company, and Torrance Memorial, excelling in critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment and discharge planning, enhancing patient outcomes through effective health education, and meticulous medical documentation, thereby providing extraordinary care. Committed to delivering exceptional care and precepting newly hired nurses in best practices. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and implementing treatment. Quality-driven and efficient, with clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. I would like to advance from RN 1 to RN 2 or RN 3 positions at Harbor UCLA Clinic or Family Medicine Clinic at Lomita.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN 1
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Torrance
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated and communicated with patients, families, caregivers, and coworkers, pertinent information on assessment, treatment plan, medication administration, and follow-up appointments to deliver the best possible patient experience.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with hospital policies.
- served as a preceptor to new graduate nurses, newly hired ,re-entry nurses on hospital protocols and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Case Management training
Providence little company of Mary
Torrance
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Trained for 3 months in TIPS for Case Management
- Planned, developed, assessed & evaluated needs of the members.
- Collaborated with physicians, members of the multidisciplinary health care team and patient/family in the development, implementation & documentation of individualized plan of care.
- Developed & coordinated the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including Utilization management, Transfer coordination, Discharge planning, & obtaining authorizations as needed
Bedside RN and Relief Charge RN
Providence Little Company of Mary
Torrance
04.2017 - 06.2023
- Provided care to medical surgical and telemetry patients requiring observation for stroke management, diabetes, dialysis, possible NSTEMIs, sepsis and various diagnoses.
- Monitored patients pre/post procedure, post cardiac catheterization/angiogram and pacemaker/AICD implantation, acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Administered IV electrolyte replacement, blood transfusions, Heparin, Cardizem and Protonix to name a few.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient’s plan of care Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of EKG’S and arrythmias.
- Respond to emergencies – RRT and Code Blue situations.
- Applied Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fast paced environment.
Bedside RN and Relief Charge RN
Providence Little Company of Mary
San Pedro
04.2008 - 04.2017
- Delivered advanced critical care to acutely ill patients with multi-system organ failure and post-surgical complications.
- Monitored patients on life support and tracheostomies, executing specialized respiratory care.
- Managed complex interventions for patients on titrated drips in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation to ensure compliance and quality of care.
Bedside RN
Torrance Memorial hospital
Torrance
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Worked as a bedside RN In Burn Unit.
- Provided specialized care to patients with severe Burns, including Thermal, chemical and electrical injuries, inhalation injuries.
- Assisted in management of acute burn care, including wound assessment, dressing changes and pain management.
- Monitored and managed fluid resuscitation, infection control protocols and skin grafting procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including plastic surgeons, respiratory therapist, and physical therapists to ensure comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on wound care, rehabilitation and emotional support during the recovery process.
- Maintained meticulous documentation and ensured adherence to burn care standards and safety protocols.
Charge RN in Burn Unit
Mafraq Hospital
Abu Dhabi
08.2004 - 08.2006
- Conducted pre-wound care procedures such as whirlpool baths to aid in debridement and promote wound healing.
- Managed care of both donor sites and grafted area, ensuring healing and prevent complications.
- Collaborated with respiratory therapist in managing ARDS and other respiratory complications.
- Managed pain and anxiety during wound care procedures to ensure patient comfort.
Professor
Mookambika College of Nursing
11.2001 - 06.2003
- Taught graduate and Postgraduate courses In Nursing such as medical surgical Nursing and Administration.
- Coordinated and assigned nursing staff to clinical rotation based on their skills, specialty and experience to ensure optimal patient care and educational outcome.
- Developed and implanted nursing curriculum for students.
Bedside RN in Pre and Post Cardiac surgery ICU
Madras Medical Mission Hospital
Chennai
06.1997 - 09.1999
- Conducted pre-operative assessment including education on surgical procedures, medication management and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted in preparation of patients for surgeries such as CABG, Valve replacements.
- Managed invasive lines such as central venous catheters, arterial lines and Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Managed patients on mechanical ventilators, titrated inotropes to stabilize post-surgical cardiac function.
- Provided post-operative care, including chest tube management, fluid resuscitation and pain control and managing post-operative complications.
Education
MSN -
Rajiv Gandhi University- Fr: mullers college of Nursing
Mangalore, India09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kerala University- Thiruvananthapuram College of Nursing
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India01.1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Medical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Patient assessment
- Health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health screening
- Medical records management
- Coordinating referrals
- Discharge coordination
- Employee evaluation
- Ventilator support
- Team coordination
- Epic EHR management
- Precepting
- Ventilator care
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Clinical judgment
- Family advocacy
- Patient discharge
- ADL assistance
- QSC chart audit regulatory compliance
Certification
• California State Registered Nurse License#702625 current 12/31/24 to 12/31/26
• Basic Life Support, 12/11/27
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 12/11/27
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 2022
• Basic Life Support, 12/11/27
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 12/11/27
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 2022
Professional Memberships Skills
- Kerala Nurses Association member
- Attended PowerPoint classes at Torrance Adult School Jan 2024 cohort
Languages
English
Professional
Malayalam
Professional
Timeline
RN 1
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Case Management training
Providence little company of Mary
06.2024 - 09.2024
Bedside RN and Relief Charge RN
Providence Little Company of Mary
04.2017 - 06.2023
Bedside RN and Relief Charge RN
Providence Little Company of Mary
04.2008 - 04.2017
Bedside RN
Torrance Memorial hospital
08.2006 - 08.2007
Charge RN in Burn Unit
Mafraq Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2006
Professor
Mookambika College of Nursing
11.2001 - 06.2003
Bedside RN in Pre and Post Cardiac surgery ICU
Madras Medical Mission Hospital
06.1997 - 09.1999
MSN -
Rajiv Gandhi University- Fr: mullers college of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kerala University- Thiruvananthapuram College of Nursing