ESTHER EMERUEH

Eastvale, CA - CALIFORNIA ***** 951-***-**** adxfya@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Resourceful nurse with 23 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.

SKILLS

Staff Development and Precepting

Intake and discharge

Wound care

Medication and IV administration

EXPERIENCE

02/2018 to Current

Staff Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Ontario, CA

Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

06/2014 to 07/2019

Staff Nurse

Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA

Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.

Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.

Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.

08/2015 to 01/2018

Charge Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Ontario, CA

Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.

Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.

09/2009 to 12/2012

Staff Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, CA

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

11/2019

Master of Science: Nursing Practice

Walden University Minneapolis, MN

06/2014

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA

11/2008

Associate of Science: Nursing

Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA

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