Sandra Nieva
Camarillo
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St John's Hospital Camarillo, adept in advanced cardiac life support and patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment planning and compassionate care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to streamline processes and uphold standards of care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St John's Hospital Camarillo
07.2016 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to [Type] patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St John's Hospital Camarillo
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Shoreline Care Center
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Camarillo Healthcare Center
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart College
Lucena City Philippines03-1994
Skills
- Taking vitals
- Family advocacy
- Clinical treatment
- Life-sustaining machines
- Patient discharging
- HIPAA education
- Advanced life support
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Standards of care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-based practices
- Chart management
- Patient Check-ins
- Policy adherence
- IV setup
- Sanitation
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Wound care management
- Evaluations
- Compassionate care
- Patient advocacy
- Ventilator management
- Program evaluation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members in Intensive Care(current)
- Supervised Team (2007-2008) Shoreline Care Center
- Achieved goals by completing doctor's orders with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St John's Hospital Camarillo
07.2016 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St John's Hospital Camarillo
06.2008 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Camarillo Healthcare Center
10.2006 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse
Shoreline Care Center
09.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart College
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