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Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with specialty experience in providing quality, patient-centered care in different nursing roles ranging from specialized clinic nursing to high-acuity emergency nursing. Developed the ability to work autonomously, managing patient care of patients throughout the lifespan. Able to identify and prioritize patient needs emergently while remaining calm and focused.
Skilled in technical procedures and passionate in patient/family education. Knowledge in the administration of medication to, and treatment of a wide variety of disorders. Adaptable, focused, and culturally competent.
Able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Motivated to broaden nursing knowledge, provide positive energy to the work place, and maintain optimal patient care at all times.
Registered Nurse- Psychiatric/Substance Abuse Nurse - Casa Palmera - Del Mar, CA
(2015-06)
Responsible for the care and management of patients addicted to drugs, alcohol, and other substances, as well caring for patients with eating disorders and mental health issues. Conducting clinical assessments of the patient's physical and mental health status upon admission to the unit to determine appropriate treatment and creating personalized care plans. Following standard protocols in the treatment of withdrawal symptoms.
Assessing the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) and Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol (CIWA) status of new patients. Teaching patients and their families about the dangers of addiction and offering treatment options. Treating the patient holistically by offering emotional support and various non-medical treatment options such as acupuncture, yoga, exercise, therapy groups, etc.
Evaluating responses to treatments and advising the physician of patient progress. Monitoring intake and output and lab values in Eating Disorder patients to ensure continued help and progress. Discharge planning.
Administering daily medications, urine testing, and responding to Codes as necessary.
Registered Nurse- Allergy Department/Travel Clinic - Sharp Rees Stealy Rancho Bernardo - San Diego, CA
(2014-10 - 2015-06)
Responsible for the care and management of patients receiving allergy immunotherapy (progressive injection of increasing volumes and strength of antigens). Functioning autonomously while conducting clinical assessments of patients pre- and post-immunotherapy and using critical thinking, and nursing judgement to decide on proper dosing and/or treatment while following protocol. Evaluating patient responses to treatment thirty minutes post injection and responding to patient reactions as necessary.
Providing patient education, maintaining patient scheduling, and following-up with patients to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Travel RN - Working closely with the physician to determine the appropriate vaccinations patients will need based on location, time, and altitude of travel. Following-up with patients to determine effectiveness of treatment and to ensure vaccinations series are followed appropriately.
Other job duties include performing ECGs, and ABI's, Holter monitor placement, Ear lavage, administering Testosterone and Procrit injections, and responding to Codes as necessary.
Registered Nurse -Emergency Department - Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission Viejo, CA
(2013-07 - 2014-09)
Providing optimal patient care within a Magnet Designated, Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Stroke Center with over 30 ER beds, four trauma bays, and over 65,000 visits annually. Managing multiple critically ill patients. Using nursing judgement, critical thinking, and effective delegation to provide timely and appropriate interventions.
Performing live-saving treatments such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support, and administering life-saving medications. Providing diagnostic samples at the bedside through iStat blood testing and urine dips, and therapeutic procedures (IV, NG, Foley insertion, bladder scans). Monitoring patients during cardioversions, bone/joint reductions, and emergent endoscopic procedures requiring conscious sedation.
Following code protocols in Code Blue, STEMI, Sepsis, Hemorrhage and Stroke.
Technical Service Partner- ICU/CCU - Scripps Healthcare, Scripps Green Hospital - La Jolla, CA
(2010 - 2011)
Working within a team under the direct supervision of registered nurses to provide optimal patient care by ensuring a clean and attractive workspace, restocking supplies, and helping to rotate patients. Applying EKG leads, transporting patients and supplies as needed, prioritizing patient needs, ensuring good communication with nurses and patients, increasing patient satisfaction.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - Priority One Medical Transport - El Cajon, CA
(2007 - 2010)
Assessing patients, reporting patient histories, taking and monitoring vital signs, deciding on a plan of care, giving turn-over reports, applying EKG leads during Critical Care Transports. Providing proper care and documentation of all treatments given. Giving top priority to patient comfort and communication while ensuring patient privacy through HIPAA compliance.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - University of California, Irvine (2013)
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences - University of California, Irvine
Certificate - Emergency Medical Transport - Basic Training - San Diego Community College District
