Rebecca (Baird) Antigua Rn Iv, Pccn, Cmsrn Email & Phone Number

Palo Alto, California, United States

Palo Alto, Ca

Mountain View

• Perform in-patient triage, screenings (well child visits, hearing and vision), vaccinations, and specialty exams (ob/gyn,etc.)• Admit patients; perform vitals, labs, and other necessary assessments prior to seeing the physician.• Accurately document patients visit.• Facilitate patient discharge and teaching.• Provide translation for Spanish speaking patients.

• Provided safe physical and emotional care to a diverse patient population and their families.• Common illnesses included: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation, cystic fibrosis, Chron’s, irritable bowel syndrome, cardiac heart failure, cardiovascular disease, hyper/hypotension, Diabetes Mellitus I &II, ETOH withdrawal, substance abuse, wound care, bariatric care, kidney and liver disease transplant preparation, oncology pt’s with underlying co-morbidities, pancreatitis, endoscope and bronchoscope prep, suicide watch, (hypo/hyper: natremic, kalemic, glycemic), sepsis, deep vein thrombosis, pain control problems, seizures, stroke, infections related to wounds, hospitalization after falls at home for elderly patients: fractures, malnutrition, etc.• Assisted physician with bed side procedures: thoracentesis, paracentesis, spinal tap, etc.• Effectively executed care for up to 6 patients. Admitted patients from transfer center and emergency department. Anticipated acute or otherwise changes to their physical or mental health.• Prepared/monitored patients before and after surgical procedures: pre transplant work up (kidney/liver), wound debridement, renal/cardiac splint placement, etc. Transferred critical patients to and from higher acuity units.• Worked well with all staff on a rotating schedule. Oriented and precepted new staff and nursing students. Attended daily rounds with medical and specialty teams to provide insight into patient’s medical/emotional status and needs. Diligently served on unit committees.• Used the following equipment: bariatric bed, commode; pca pump, tube feed pump and tubing, bard pump, IV pump & tubing, telemetry monitor, straight and Foley catheters.• Independently ran tube feeds, IV fluid/medication, gave blood products, handled chemotherapy drugs, heparin/insulin drips, NG tubes, catheters (straight & indwelling), inserted multiple IV’s, telemetry monitoring, isolation precautions, sterile procedures, lab draws, etc.

Bachelor'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Health:Health Promotion

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies