Patient Care Registered Nurse
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MAKERETA
HERESFORD
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Petaluma, CA 94954
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing thorough and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Also an energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
• Patient Relations
• Care plan implementation
• Patient Lifting
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Condition Monitoring
• Collecting specimens
• Direct Patient Care
• Patient-focused care
• Mobility Assistance
• Monitoring fluids
• Infection control procedures
• Understands medical procedures
• Outpatient Care
• Patient Assessments
• Meal Planning
• Basic Life Support
• Catheter change and preparation
• Bedside patient care
• Valid CA driver's license
• Calm and level-headed under duress
• Responding to emergencies
• Helping with medication
• Wound care specialist
• Safety Precautions
• Vital signs monitoring
• Adaptable
• Feeding Assistance
• Family support and assistance
• Respiratory equipment training
• Collecting vital signs
• Patient Stabilization
• Legal Compliance
• Infection Control
• Ventilator management
• IV Insertion
• Medication Administration
• Health Promotion
• Basic nursing care
• Emergency Response
• Patient Observation
• Restocking supplies
• Sterilization techniques
• Patient positioning understanding
• Medical Laboratory Procedures
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Acute and rehabilitative care
• Multitasking
• Ability to work under pressure
HEALTH CARE AIDE 08/2020 to Current
Heart of Humanity Agency - Novato, California
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate. Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
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Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
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• Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
• Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff. Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
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Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
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HEALTH CARE AIDE 04/2015 to 08/2020
Private Employer - Petaluma, California
• Private Employer- Gloria Patoki (04/2015-05/2018)
• Private Employer- Janice Divita (05/2018- 08/2020) Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
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Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
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Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
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Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
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Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
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Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
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Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to primary family member.
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Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
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Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
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Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
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Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
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• Worked 12-24 hour shifts depending on patient's needs.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming and dusting. REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR 03/2011 to 03/2015
Mayne Health Private Hospital - Suva, Fiji
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
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• Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs. Assisted in developing budgets, staffing plans and resource allocations for the nursing unit.
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Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
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• Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members. Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation and appropriateness of orders.
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Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
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Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
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Analyzed trends in patient demographics, acuity levels, utilization rates and staffing patterns.
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• Managed and supervised a team of 30 registered nurses. Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
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• Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care. Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
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MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN 05/2004 to 03/2011
Mayne Health Private Hospital - Suva, Fiji
Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies to determine necessary courses of action or plan of care adjustments.
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• Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridement. Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medication regimens, lifestyle modifications.
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• Responded quickly to any emergent situations that arose within the unit. EDUCATION AND
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• Initiated discharge planning process for each assigned patient upon admission.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care needs.
• Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs.
• Provided direct patient care according to established standards and procedures.
• Administered medications and other treatments prescribed by physicians. Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
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Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
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MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN 07/1995 to 05/2004
Colonial War Memorial Hospital - Suva, Fiji
Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies to determine necessary courses of action or plan of care adjustments.
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• Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
• Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridement.
• Managed acute pain through use of pharmacological agents per physician orders.
• Participated in hospital committees to promote evidence-based practice initiatives. Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
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Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
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Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
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Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
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Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
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Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
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• Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed. Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
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• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment.
Fiji School of Nursing - Suva, Fiji
Diploma
Nursing, 06/1995
Ratu Sukana Memorial High School - Suva, Fiji
High School Diploma
11/1991
• Francis Arnold 707-***-****
• Vicky Oldham 707-***-****
• Ronald Hoffman 707-***-****
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