Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing patient cases with grace and efficiency.
Skills
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Culturally sensitive
Enthusiastic caregiver
Patient education and counseling
IV drug therapy management
Experience
Registered Nurse, 01/2020 to Current Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering high acuity patients per shift.
Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to 12/2019 Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
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.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
ICU Resource Technition, 05/2016 to 01/2018 American Advanced Management, Inc – Fresno, CA,
Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
Assisted physicians in treating cardiac and peripheral vascular issues with techniques such as implanting pacemakers and inserting balloon angioplasties.
Recorded vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to all protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Pharmacy Technician, 07/2014 to 05/2016 Partners Pharmacy LLC – City, STATE,
Reviewed and monitored patient medication files and lab data in hospital setting.
Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Communicated with insurance companies for billing purposes.
Processed prescription transfer requests from competitors.
Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
Promoted health and well-being of patients by administering flu immunizations.
Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
Entered and processed patient prescriptions in company system.
Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
Retrieved voicemails to better assist customers.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Ordered out of stock medications to keep inventory well-stocked.
Placed orders for out of stock medications, enabling patients to receive prescriptions on time.
Confirmed prescriptions for patients by placing calls and conferring with physicians' office staff.
Used 8-point check system to verify labeled prescriptions.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Expected in Loyola University New Orleans - New Orleans, LA GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2017 McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA GPA:
Certifications
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
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