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SummaryDedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. ExperienceCleveland Clinic Weston, FLRegistered Nurse Urology04/2023 04/2024Treating patients with kidney and bladder cancers or stones, prostatitis or prostate cancer, urinary tract infections, BPH, and Men's health issues like low testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction.Patient assessment and diagnostics skillsCollaboration with physicians and medical staffCompassionate and clear communicationDiscretion and emotional intelligencePatient education knowledge and skills.Patient assessment and diagnostics skillsCollaboration with physicians and medical staffCompassionate and clear communicationDiscretion and emotional intelligencePatient education knowledge and skillsSelf-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.Assessing patients and preparing them for exams, providing patient care before and after surgery, and working with surgeons.Assist with surgeries, assess and order tests for patients, maintain health records, and administer medication and care plans.Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.Ennis Plastic Surgery Boca Raton, FLRegistered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACUPerforms the necessary duties to prepare the patient for a surgical procedure, including collecting vital signs and a health history, 10/2022 04/2023 starting IV's, performing a detailed head-to-toe assessment to ensure the patient's condition is stable for surgery, verifying that the appropriate paperwork is complete, and providing emotional support and teaching to the patient and family.Monitoring heartbeat, blood pressure, body temperature and pulse rate in patients under anesthesiaIdentifying symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects in patients under anesthesiaAdministering medication to help manage a patient's pain, nausea or other post-operative symptomsEnsuring patients meet the criteria in consciousness, breathing, circulation, mobility and color before discharge from PACUMaintaining bandages and dressings in a clean, safe and dry stateCommunicating with other medical professionals about a patient's medical stateSpeaking to patients and their families about a patient's post- anesthetic progress and necessary post-operative careUpdating patient medical records, charts and files Arlington Department of HealthArlington, VAVaccination Registered Nurse02/2021 - 01/2023Supported COVID-19 vaccination efforts within Arlington County(VA)Responsible for delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, as well as providing quality COVID-19 vaccination education and assessmentPromoted to lead vaccinator within POD (point of dispensing) at various vaccination clinics including field missionsIdentity patient using 2 identifiers, vaccine brand and doseComplete documentation of vaccine on CDC vaccine cardRecord vaccine information in VAMS (Vaccine Administration Management System)Direct and guide patients for observation periodVaccinate patients using proper IM technique and according to size of body habitusWorks closely with Vaccine Management Team (VMT), safety officer, site director, and observation staff to ensure optimal patient care and outcomeWorked remotely in the COVID-19 response for Arlington Department of Health. Job duties include onboarding new nurses and acting as Quality Assurance (QA) lead since relocating to Florida October 2021.Alan Genicoff MD. JDRegistered Nurse09/2015 - 02/2021Reviewed records for Worker's Compensation medical necessity.Service/procedure and medication pre-authorizations and certifications.Medical record audits for documentation accuracy. Kaiser Permanente LAMC LosAngeles, CARegistered Nurse, Breast CareCoordinator05/2013 - 09/2015Interfaced with primary care physicians, radiologists, and various disciplines on development of case management plans/programs.Discussed diagnostic imaging based on radiologist findings.Educated patients about specific biopsy procedures that are needed based on imaging.Preliminary pathology results in notification telephonically and in person based on the need of patient.Assisted with training and development of new hires. Kaiser Permanente LAMC Stockton,CARegistered Nurse, Patient CareCoordinator/Utilization Reviewer10/2010 - 05/2013Planed, developed, assessed, and evaluated care provided to members.Evaluated and developed discharge plans, recommended alternative levels of care, and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.Coordinated, directed, and performed concurrent and retrospective reviews, and monitored levels and quality of care.Consulted with physicians, health care providers, discharge planners, and outside agencies regarding care/treatment or hospitalization.Utilized the interdisciplinary approach in providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for patients/families.Made referrals to appropriate community services.Identified and recommended opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum. Lodi Outpatient Surgery Center Lodi,CAPre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse12/2007 - 11/2010Delivered high quality patient care through a strong knowledge base.Monitored reactions, side effects and adverse effects.Obtained informed consents.Vital signs recorded to ensure readiness for surgical procedure and post anesthesia care.Initiated IVs and started fluids.Assessed patients' post-operative condition.Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.Observed patients for side effects of anesthesia.Monitored patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.Performed post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings (if indicated).Checked and updated patient files, charts and medical records.Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the patient's care team.Provided comfort and answered questions when patients awake from sedation post-anesthesia.Educated patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home.Methodist Hospital Sacramento, CARegistered Nurse, EmergencyDepartment03/2007 - 01/2008Worked in all areas of the ED including trauma, triage and fast trackAble to take care of a wide variety of patients ranging from newborns to the geriatric population.Worked with discharge planners and case managers when patients required referrals, home health, and facility placements. Dameron Hospital Stockton, CARegistered Nurse, EmergencyDepartment06/2005 - 03/2007Assessment and quality emergency care of children and adults.Triaged urgency of treatment.Served as patient advocate.Initiated IV's, blood, urine and other specimen collection.Inserted nasogastric tubes and urinary cathetersAssisted in the application of orthopedic splints/devices (plaster, metal, air splints).Assisted physician with lumbar puncture, suturing, ENT procedures, pelvic exams, chest tubes, intubation, and conscious sedation. Longs Drugs & Walgreens PharmacyStockton, CAPharmacy Technician01/1992 - 01/2003Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.Calculated dosages, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.Elmhaven Convalescent HospitalStockton, CACertified Nursing Assistant05/1990 - 01/1996Assisted geriatric residents with ADL's many with total care needsLeading residents in activities and exercise.Education and TrainingSan Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CAAssociate Degree in Nursing in Nursing05/2005Longs Drugs Stockton, CAPharmacy Technician in Pharmacy Technology01/1992Tokay High School Lodi, CACertified Nursing Assistant in Nursing05/1990SkillsPre-op and PACU experienceTrauma and ER experiencePatient advocacyStrong interpersonal communication skillsKnowledgeable in medical terminology andproceduresCompassionate and CaringClinical Quality ImprovementAdmissions and Discharge ProcessesCertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse (FL) 9592372ACLS/BLS - Issued October 2022 |
