Illinois State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Maternal/Child and Neonatal ICU care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in neonatology while driving innovation.
Skills
Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Medical assessment
Patient Management
SBAR communication
Medication and IV administration
Newborn education
Ventilator care
IV drug therapy management
Epic EHR Management
Postpartum care
Taking vitals
Intake and discharge
Neonatal and maternity specialist
Hearing screenings
Neonatal ICU procedures
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Documenting vitals
Culturally-sensitive care
Family and patient support
Patient education and counseling
Experience
Registered Nurse, 07/2015 - Current Ambulnz – North Hollywood, CA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU, 06/2011 - 05/2015 Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego – Encinitas, CA,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
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 personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse for Maternal Child , 11/2007 - 05/2011 Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego – Chula Vista, CA,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Supervised ancillary staff of 60 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU, 02/2005 - 11/2007 Carle Foundation Hospital – City, STATE,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
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 personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2004 - Parkland College - Champaign, IL GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in - Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
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