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REGISTERED NURSE/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and colleagues within the multidisciplinary care team through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Work History
04/1990 to CurrentRegistered Nurse/Licensed Vocational NurseSt. Joseph Health | Mission Viejo , CA
- Charge/Staff Nurse.
- Past member of the Clinical Practice Council and Rewards & Recognition Committee.
- Past member of Patient Safety Captain Committee
- NRP, STABLE, CPR and PICC certified. Previous instructor for NRP and STABLE.
- Nearly 30 years in the Level II Special Care Nursery with 4 years being the Clinical Manager.
- While in management assisted with the organization of transitioning entire unit to new facility while keeping two units fully operating and fully staffed during transition.
- Transferred to Pediatric unit in January 2013 and return to Level II Nursery in March of 2014.
- Worked with IT Department to develop and integrate Electronic Medical Records and most recently, super user during the implementation of EPIC.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Oversee an average of 6-9 patients per shift.
- Perform lab tests and communicated results.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Supervise and manage functions for twelve-bed Level II Special Care Nursery, including daily staffing and coordinating patient care with Labor & Delivery and Postpartum.
- Oversee and manage clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Develop strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action.
- Motivate nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborate with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Partner with physicians, social workers, therapists and nutritionists to develop and implement individualized care plans and document all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
01/1989 to 01/1990Clinic Licensed Vocational NurseSutter Health | Burlingame , CA
- Office nurse for a busy Urologist.
- Welcomed visitors to office, communicated arrival to team and managed visit expectations.
- Scheduling of hospital procedures and patient appointments.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physician.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
01/1988 to 01/1989Licensed Vocational NurseParkland Hospital | City , STATE
- Achieved LVN III status in Nursery.
- Worked primarily with the Admission of infants and Discharge, and infants requiring minimally invasive care such as antibiotic therapy and phototherapy.
- Provider education to new parents for normal and sick newborns.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for newborns.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses and physicians on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Maintained good communication with entire care team.
- Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.
- Provided patient education.
Education
Expected in 02/2020Bachelor of Science | Nursing, CurrentThe University of Texas At Arlington, City, State
- Currently attending UTA; completion of degree on schedule for February 2020
- Dean's List
- Current GPA 3.889
- Upon completion of program I plan to continue with master's program for nurse practitioner
05/2000Associate Degree in Nursing | Applied Science - NursingVernon College, City, State
- Dean's List
- Member of Student Nurse Association
- Member of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
1988Associate of Science | NursingFrank Phillips College, City, State
- Dean's List
- Member of Student Nurse Association
- Certification of Completion in Vocational Nursing
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School Attended
- The University of Texas At Arlington
- Vernon College
- Frank Phillips College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Degrees
- Expected in 02/2020 Bachelor of Science | Nursing, Current
05/2000 Associate Degree in Nursing | Applied Science - Nursing
1988 Associate of Science | Nursing
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