Articulate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse possessing excellent communication and organizational skills. A 32 years background applying critical thinking skills with a compassionate primary, acute and chronic illness care. Career experiences in Pediatric, PICU, Adult ICU and NICU care. Knowledge on interpretation of x-rays, blood gas results and specimen reporting. Previous experience in PICC placements. Outstanding knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Skills
Specimen results interpretation
Diagnosis and treatment
Health plan creation
Medication administration
Immunizations
Exemplary communication
Medical documentation
Physician support
Screenings
Surgical assistance
Medical terminology knowledge
Disease prevention
Health promotion
Medication and IV administration
Wound Management
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Electronic Health Records Management
Gastrostomy tube care
Patient Management
Patient Care and Education
Experience
Charge NICU RNC, 09/1989 to Current Orange County – Santa Ana, CA,
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Documented and evaluated successes and failures of care plans and interventions.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining steps in rapid response situations.
Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
Communicated with family members and guardians about children's health.
Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
Staff Nurse, 09/2000 to 05/2004 Orange County – 2223 E. Wellington Ave. Suite #100 Santa Ana, CA,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
Performed assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning, utilizing interdisciplinary team approach.
Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Implemented and monitored care plans and evaluated, recorded and communicated individual patients' conditions.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Completed comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Measured and monitored patient EKGs.
Managed colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes for nonambulatory patients.
Inserted and managed PICC lines.
Staff Nurse, 10/1995 to 01/1999 Orange County – Ca 92626, CA,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Delivered care up to two patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Staff Nurse, 07/1989 to 08/1996 San Antonio Community Hospital – City, STATE,
Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Facilitated medication management, including educating family members and monitoring for side effects.
Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, including social workers and case managers.
Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Planned, organized and delivered quality direct and indirect care to pediatric patients in home health environments.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
Documented health findings and information in patients' charts.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Conducted patient assessments by taking vital signs and interviewing about symptoms.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
Worked closely with physicians and charge nurses to manage and update patient care plans.
Greeted patient and caregivers to welcome and guide to exam room.
Reviewed current research materials to increase knowledge base.
Attended professional seminars and training sessions to boost skills.
Education and Training
MSN-ED: Nursing Education, Expected in 04/2021 Chamberlain College of NursingNursing Educatio - Chicago, IL, GPA:
MSN-I: Nursing Informatics, Expected in 12/2019 Chamberlain College of Nursing - Chicago, IL, GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 10/2017 Chamberlain Un - Chicago, IL, GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/1989 Chaffey College - Rancho Cucamonga, CA GPA:
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