Registered Nurse Medical

CIARA BRINNEY, RN

**** ****** **., **********, ** 90706 • Cell: 562-***-**** • ************@*********.***

Professional Summary

Newly graduated RN with 15 years of hospital and acute care nursing experience as an Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Seeking a nursing position within a progressive medical center.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment Problem resolution capability

High level of autonomy Professional bedside manner

Patient/family focused Venipuncture/blood draw expert

In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy Patient and family advocacy

Tracheotomy care Insulin medication assistance

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

Thorough physical assessments

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse, 08/2009 to 07/2013

Keck Medical center of USC – Los Angeles, CA

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in number schools with

number students. Ensured external follow-up where required.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, 11/2001 to 08/2009

Pacific Hospital of Long Beach – Long Beach, CA

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound

care to monitoring for number patients per shift.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and

pneumonia.

Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's

and Paget's disease.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, 04/1999 to 03/2001

AIDS Healthcare Foundation – Los Angeles, CA

Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Followed infection control procedures.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for patients.

Specialized in the nursing care of patients with AIDS/HIV.

Education

Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, 2012

East Los Angeles College - Monterey Park, CA

Certifications

Registered Nurse in CA, #838626

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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