I enjoy time with my family and supporting my children's sports and activities Hobbies I enjoy are yoga, snowboarding, and pickleball Making people happy through my cooking is one of my favorite pastimes
Roanne Matsui
LAKEWOOD
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with expertise in critical care nursing. Advocates for enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates through leadership, education, and collaboration. Skilled in critical care procedures and communication, and adept at managing complex cases. Possesses strong leadership skills as a charge nurse to support fellow nurses and facilitates patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Proves the ability to train and mentor staff, fostering a positive work environment, high-quality patient care, and positive patient care experiences. Views nursing care and management as a holistic. Prioritizes patient quality of life and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurs-MICU/CCU
Kaiser Permanente, Downey Medical Center
Downey, CA
01.2014 - Current
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices for patient safety.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores and reduced readmission rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical ICU
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated patients and families on critical care processes, promoting understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient information management.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO10-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, California, CA06-2009
Skills
- Critical Care nursing
- Critical Care procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and employee education
- Preceptorship and training
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent communication among the multi and interdisciplinary team
Certification
Registered Nurse, BRN, License no. 756268
Basic Life Support
Advanced Care Life Support
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurs-MICU/CCU
Kaiser Permanente, Downey Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical ICU
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
10.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College