Pediatric NurseJan 2012 - Current Children's Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Facilitate communication with interdisciplinary team, patient and family.
Serve as a preceptor to new nurses and nursing students.
Co-chair on a unit committee for in house improvements.
Responsible for Charge nurse on a Medical Surgical floor when assigned.
Serve as a patient advocate at all times.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for four patients per shift.
Pediatric NurseJan 2011 - Jan 2012 AMN Healthcare Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA
Assessment and implementation of pre/post-operative patients.
Post-operative use of PCA and EPA pumps.
Manipulate and maintain cast care, traction, JP drains etc.
Collaborate with rehabilitation team for patients receiving long term rehabilitation.
Effectively teach patients and family post-operative care.
Nurse/ General Pediatrics NurseJan 2008 - Jan 2010 Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLong Beach, CA
Performed physical assessments and charted/reported pertinent information.
Assisted in code and emergency situations.
Effectively prioritized patient care according to acuity.
Assessed need for, obtained, interpreted appropriate lab tests and updated Physicians when appropriate.
Professional Summary
Seeking a RN Clinical Nurse II position on a General Pediatrics unit where I can thrive utilizing my clinical experience, people skills, and serve as a patient advocate for patients and their families.
Additional Information
BCLS certified
Active CA nursing license
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Education
Bachelor's of Science: NursingMay 2017 University of Texas at Arlington
Associates Degree: Nursing: June 2007 El Camino Community College
Certifications
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
