Seeking a challenging role as a new registered nurse to enhance my skills and deliver exceptional patient care.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2024 - Current
Pre operative Care including starting IVs, witnessing consent, vitals
Post operative care including monitoring vitals, managing pain, Pt education regarding post op instruction, with anesthesiologist and MD
Sedation nurse in the GI and Pain management room, administering medication per MD order
Monitoring patients vitals and any adverse effect
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buena Vista Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Provide direct nursing care within LVN scope of practice and support services to physicians/providers
Receiving orders from physicians adding orders from physicians
Administering vaccines
Discharging and reassessing new admission
Teaching and educating patients with new medications or follow up appointments
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Buena Vista Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Demonstrated proficient use of medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors and oxygen concentrators for efficient patient care delivery.
Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
Patient Care Technician
Tulare Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Provided supportive patient care in the Labor and delivery and Postpartum
Assisted with baby baths and vital signs
Assisted lactation consultant with successful breastfeeding
Setup labor and delivery cart
Assisted unit secretary with organizational and clerical tasks such as filing, and patient admit and discharge
Transfer to med surg floor or ER in short staffed, helped with transfers such as 1 on one
Certified Nurse Assistant
Twin Oak Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2013 - 01.2015
Provided friendly and compassionate patient care
Took and charted vitals signs
Provided daily living assistance such as eating, hygiene, dressing, recreation, and exercise
Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
Education
Associate degree - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2020
Associate degree - Registered Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA
05.2013
Skills
Hardworker
Dependable
Desire to help others
Willing to take on new challenges
Able to follow directions as well as work independently
Team player
Direct patient care
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License, 2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License, 2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License, 2013
American Heart Association BLS/CPR & AED Certification, 2024
Certified IV/Phlebotomy license, 2020
Infectious Preventionist Training and Certification, 2022
Community Service
5th Grade Health Fair, Encouraged the students to know the simple things about the body and how to maintain a great lifestyle
Diabetes Screening at Santa Barbara City College, Screened students blood pressure and blood glucose levels, Educated them about the risk and the levels of the results
Assisted Living, Shadowing a home health nurse and observing duties
Vaccine Clinic, Administered Flu Vaccine to the community
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buena Vista Care Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Buena Vista Care Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician
Tulare Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
Twin Oak Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2013 - 01.2015
Associate degree - Registered Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tulare Adult School
Registered Nurse (RN) License, 2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License, 2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License, 2013
American Heart Association BLS/CPR & AED Certification, 2024
Certified IV/Phlebotomy license, 2020
Infectious Preventionist Training and Certification, 2022
Associate degree - Vocational Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
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