Registered Nurse Quality Assurance

PATRICIA FLOYD, R.N.

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Encinitas, CA 92024 Mobile 760-***-****

Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience recently completed the Case Management Intensive course at UCSD

Extension with an “A” grade. Currently seeking a full time position as a Case Manager in north San Diego County.

Hands-on background includes Pain Management, PACU, OR, and Pediatrics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carlsbad Surgery Center; Carlsbad, CA [2008-present]

Orthopedic, Pain Management, EENT, Podiatry and General Surgery

Primary MDs: Jon Kelly, Christopher Rogers, Stephen Dent, Adam Fierer, John Reed, William Maxwell

Part of the initial team to optimize policies and procedures in conjunction with the Electronic

Medical Record system

Pain management, including IV conscious sedation monitoring

Circulating OR nurse for spinal stimulation implants under MAC and general anesthesia

PACU with continuum care post-operative phone calls

Collaborate with other organizations for home equipment deliveries and physical therapy sessions

Coordinate appropriate non-emergency transport and admission to skilled nursing facilities

Surgery Center of Encinitas; Encinitas, CA [2004-2006]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pain Cases, EENT, GYN, GI, Ortho, and Urology

Primary MDs: Brian Pazevic, John Reed, Stewart Kincaid, Mario Yco, John Greisman, Stephen Nichols,

William Maxwell

Recovered liposuctions, breast augmentations, blepharoplasty and abdominoplasty patients

Recovered lumbar epidural steroid injections and cervical epidural injections patients

Recovered cataract, pterygium and tonsillectomy patients

Recovered D&C and tubal reanastomosis patients

Recovered liver biopsies, colonoscopies, endoscopies, and proctosigmoidosopies patients

Recovered knee, shoulder and carpal tunnel patients

Recovered trans urethral prostatectomy patients and inserted foley catheters

Administered IV, IM, and oral prescription pain relievers per MD’s orders

Fremont Surgery Center; Fremont, CA [2000-2001]

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Primary MDs: Eric Okamoto and John Romano

Internal Medicine, Primary MDs: Gooney Sandhu and Amnol Mahal

Recovered liposuctions, breast augmentations, and blepharoplasty patients

Recovered liver biopsies, colonoscopies, endoscopies, and proctosigmoidosopies patients

Performed quality assurance approvals or corrections on nursing medical reports

Administered IV, IM, and oral prescription pain relievers per MD’s orders

Developed especially good rapport with senior citizens

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Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; Valencia, CA [1988-1993]

Cardiology, Vascular, and Internal Medicine, Pasquale Cangiano, MD

Internal Medicine, Balbir Brar, MD

Performed EKG, Doppler, and PAP Smear examinations

Performed patient entry screening and exit protocols; collected vital signs

Gained detailed knowledge of HMO and PPO insurance procedures

Highly experienced in IM and IV push, including blood drawing

Prepared patients per protocol for proctosigmoidoscopy and similar exams

Checked implanted pacemakers per manufacturers specifications

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support / Basic Life Support (ACLS/BLS) Certification, San Diego, CA, 2013

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, San Diego, CA, 2012

Registered Nurse, State of California, 1996; up to date on CEU courses

Bachelor of Science, Nursing; Saint Jude’s College, Manila, Philippines

Fluent in Tagalog (Filipino)

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