career objective                              

patient-focused rn eager to re-enter the nursing industry and contribute dynamic skills toward actively supporting the employer in providing quality health care

profile                                                

ø  dedicated, licensed registered nurse offering more than 22 years of progressive nursing experience providing direct care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions; extensive experience in busy med/surg, surgical, cardiac, post-partum, and rehab settings

ø  proficient in facilitating physician orders, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, defining appropriate treatment plans and interventions, monitoring patient status, and maintaining detailed records/charts

ø  administer oral and iv medications, read and interpret cardiac rhythms, provide wound care, and assist in invasive and noninvasive procedures

ø  provide patient, family, and staff education regarding medical condition and ongoing care; assist in discharge planning and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community resources to optimize provision of patient care

ø  experience supervising and directing staff members including nurses and patient care technicians; ensure compliance with established protocol/policies/procedures and regulatory standards

ø  proven ability to handle multiple patients at a time; reliable employee with excellent track record of patient satisfaction

ø  dynamic communication and listening skills crucial to building productive patient relations; focus on patient education and emotional support

ø  flexible for scheduling, hospital placement, and clinical settings; capable of quickly adapting to different environments and working under heavy pressure

ø  bls certified with active california registered nurse license

education                                           

a.a. in nursing, cypress college, cypress, ca

professional experience                

owner/operator, beds n beds, westminster, ca                                     1998 c present

 

per diem nurse, varied agencies                                                                1988 c 1998

 

staff nurse, insert hospital                                                                           1976 c 1988

 

~ community activity ~

active volunteer work with local fire department, high schools, churches, women s shelters,

and charities