Registered Nurse CRITICAL CARE OR ER

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

PAMELA M SCHWARTZ

**** **** ******* ******, *** Vegas, NV 89131 (H) 702-***-**** (C) 859-***-**** ac0sso@r.postjobfree.com Seeking a career opportunity in the Nursing Field with a progressive organization that offers potential for professional growth. Thirty years as a highly skilled nurse with an excellent ability to perform multi functions on adults to geriatric patients. Accustom to work in a high critical care volume environment with showing high quality performance for customer service and excellent team work. Having the knowledge of inputting data and PACU, ICU and ER patient care. As well as agency and travel nurse experience for great customer and employee satisfaction.

Associate degree in Nutrition 1979

Bachelor of Science in nursing 1986

Registered Nurse in the State of: California

ACLS Certified

CPR Certified

Experienced in: CCU, PACU, MICU, SICU & ER

Experienced in: Level I Trauma & Level II Trauma

Hospitals

PALS Certified

ER Registared Nurse 04/2016 to Current

VA Medical Center – North Las Vegas

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency. ED Nurse 08/2015 to 04/2016

Durham VA Hospital – Durham, NC

Prioritizing patient care based on severity

Monitoring patient flow in the emergency care system Adapting to new obstacles on a regular basis providing excellent patient care Easily adapting new skills at all times for accurate performance and professional growth Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Critical Care Nurse 11/2010 to 08/2015

Jerry L Pettis-VA Hospital – Loma Linda, CA

Manage critically ill veteran patients

Assess needs for ordered lab test and obtain to interpret lab results Perform lab tests and communicate accurate results Assist doctors with non-invasive procedures

Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Registered ICU nurse

Travel Nurse 04/2008 to 10/2010

Emerald Health Services – Marina Del Rey, CA

Pomona Valley Hospital / Riverside County Hospital Level II Trauma facility ICU & ER registered nurse

Closely monitored acute conditions

Assist doctors with non-invasive procedures

Ensured HIPAA and OSHA guideline compliance

Travel Nuse 10/2007 to 04/2008

INA Health Services – Omaha, NE

JFK Hospital / Fountain Valley Hospital

ICU and ER registered nurse

Managed care in ICU for patients with different culture backgrounds Ensured efficacy of treatments though monitoring of treatment regimens Travel Nurse 04/2007 to 10/2007

Halo Health Staffing – Cincinnati, OH

Enloe Hospital / University Hospital Level I Trauma facility ICU, PACU & ER registered nurse

Self-directed with astute judgement skills for high level of personal accountability Managed care for post-operative patients though discharge Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care Travel Nurse 08/2006 to 04/2007

RTG Medical Staffing – Omaha, NE

Cottage Hospital Level II Trauma facility

ICU registered nurse

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures Closely monitored acute conditions

Travel Nurse 02/2004 to 08/2008

Tri State Medical Professions – Cincinnati, OH

University Hospital Level I Trauma facility

PACU & ER registered nurse

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting cardiac heart monitors. Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency. Travel Nurse 08/1998 to 02/2004

Star Medical Staffing – Cincinnati, OH

Mercy Hospital / Good Samaritan Hospital / Christ Hospital / University Hospital Level I Trauma facility Education

SICU & MICU registered nurse

Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Staff Nurse 06/1986 to 08/1998

St. Elizabeth Hospital – Crestview Hills, KY

ICU & TCU registered nurse

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Associate in Nutrition: Nutrition 1979

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College - Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Science: Nursing 1986

Thomas More College - Crestview Hills, KY

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