Vida Halsey, BSN
Visalia
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients in the surgical suite. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
03.2015 - Current
- As the current lead nurse in the department, my role is to help coordinate the surgical cases with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and ensure the team is aware of the cases for each day and to be a resource for the team.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care and workflow.
- Documented surgical procedures and updates in patient charts effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room protocols and best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with physicians, staff members, and patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia
08.2010 - 03.2015
- During my time at Urgent care I was one of the lead nurses in the department. My duties on shift consisted of ensuring workflow for the staff and ensuring patient flow within the department.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient services efficiently.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation practices consistently.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sequoia Surgery Center
Visalia
08.2007 - 03.2015
- As an LVN I worked in the pre-operative care unit and post operative care unit.
- Cross-trained in other departments to help provide relief when other departments needed help, such as surgical scheduling, receptionist, material management, sterile processing, insurance verification, medical records, and billing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 02.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA 08.2013 - 12.2014
Skills
- Surgical coordination
- Patient documentation
- Critical Thinker
- Dependable
- Anesthesia knowledge
- Leadership skills
Certification
RN License# : 95051688
Accomplishments
- Starlight award winner GME Program RN of the year 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
02.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
08.2013 - 12.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaweah Health Medical Center
08.2010 - 03.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sequoia Surgery Center
08.2007 - 03.2015