Bessie Kunath

Fast-paced floor with 1:3 ratio for patients including those with recent cardiothoracic, orthopedic or neurosurgical procedures, trauma, substance use, diabetes, infectious diseases, AKI, CKD, respiratory conditions, tracheotomies, vents, drains as well as psyche and mobility conditions.

Registered Nurse ll, 2W DOU Step-Down - Huntington Health - Pasadena, CA

(2024-08)

• Fast-paced floor with 1:3 ratio for patients including those with recent cardiothoracic, orthopedic or neurosurgical procedures, trauma, substance use, diabetes, infectious diseases, AKI, CKD, respiratory conditions, tracheotomies, vents, drains as well as psyche and mobility conditions.

Registered Nurse ll, 6I - Neuro-Trauma ICU - Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA

(2023-08 - 2024-05)

• Managed high acuity patients with variety of conditions ranging from auto accident victims to stroke to brain tumors. Daily tasks included close monitoring of hourly I&O’s, vitals and neuro assessments, drawing labs, vasoactive and neuroprotective sedative drip titration, administering medications and replacing electrolytes, managing intracranial drain and monitoring systems, ensuring adequate nutrition and pressure ulcer prevention, wound vacs, documentation using EPIC, communicating with medic

Registered Nurse, Neurological Step-Down Unit - Cleveland Clinic Main Campus - Cleveland, OH

(2021-01 - 2023-07)

• Provided care to neurosurgery, stroke and general neurology patients with conditions including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, epilepsy, tumors and other neural tissue disorders pre and post-surgical (endovascular, enterectomy, craniectomy, orthopedic, laminectomy, shunt revision) and non-surgical interventions; employed NIH Stroke Scale neuro checks; EPIC medical record and documentation; management of the following: Intracranial management systems (EVDs, SA/lumbar drains), blood and blood co

Health Counselor and Advocate - A Case for Women - Los Angeles, CA

(2018-09 - 2019-07)

• Telephone counseling and legal information to women suffering from various medical conditions

Non-Profit Program Supervisor - Exceptional Children’s Foundation - Los Angeles, CA

(2013-02 - 2018-02)

• Responsible for daily functions, compliance trainings, monthly budget and guided occupational therapeutic activities of non-profit art studio in Downtown LA for adults living with developmental disabilities
• Oversaw monthly and quarterly individualized program plans for 45 clients living with Downs Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Spinal Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other conditions

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) Program - Drexel University (2020-09)

Master of Fine Arts - University of California, Santa Barbara (2012-05)

Master of Arts - Teacher Education - University of San Francisco (2005-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts and Education - University of San Francisco (2003-05)