Member of unit based practice council. Worked on quality improvement projects to reduce staff injuries, patient falls, and nosocomial infections. Served as a mentor to other staff disseminating knowledge from current projects and super-user trainings. Assisted in expanding unit enculturation to improve staff satisfaction and retention.

Worked on 4T Neuro/Stroke/Medical PCUServed as charge nurse, resource nurse, and preceptor to new graduate nurses and nursing students.PCU Stroke 4T is a 32-bed stroke designated department at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (SCVMC). Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, S/P coronary angiography patients, and critical drip protocols patients. The unit focuses on patients that need continuous cardiac monitoring for myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina… Show more Worked on 4T Neuro/Stroke/Medical PCUServed as charge nurse, resource nurse, and preceptor to new graduate nurses and nursing students.PCU Stroke 4T is a 32-bed stroke designated department at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (SCVMC). Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, S/P coronary angiography patients, and critical drip protocols patients. The unit focuses on patients that need continuous cardiac monitoring for myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, vents, hypertension, percutaneous coronary intervention, diabetes and renal failure. Nursing staff are skilled in critical care nursing techniques, and an intermediate level of observation of patients that are typically includes assessment of vital signs and other physiological indicators for 4 hours. Show less

Worked on a busy medical-surgical floor. Managed a five patient caseload, completing all nursing interventions, charting, and safe medication administration. Gained proficiency with EPIC inpatient charting system. Night shift experience gained.

Worked with a spinal cord injury patient to assist in activities of daily living and assisting with medical needs such as catheterization. Learned much about care for patients with spinal cord injuries, electronic wheelchairs, and safe patient mobilization. Self-managed workload and trained new employees.

Worked as support staff for nursing staff assisting with patient care duties. Emphasized the learning aspect of this internship to supplement nursing school. Learned and gained experience on floors ranging from Medical-Surgical to Intensive Care to Emergency Department to Wound Care. Participated in procedures and codes, and assisted in maximizing patient flow. Self-managed time and schedule.

Worked as a nursing assistant in Sharp Healthcare SRN Float Pool at four different hospitals. Worked in a variety of roles including floor CNA and sitter on floors including ICU and Emergency Department. Regularly managed patient loads of up to twelve patients providing complete patient care. Gained experience with time management, flexibility, patient care, and therapeutic communication.