Registered Nurse
Posted on: 2011-05-18
23935 Decorah Rd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
CLARA A. BIRCH, RN
(909) 861-4192 (909) 568-6613
CA. R.N. License: 467447
OBJECTIVE
- To obtain a Re-Entry RN nursing position where my extensive knowledge and expertise can be applied. Seeking current employment for Full time/ Part time or Per-Diem in a hospital, clinic, or health care setting.
- To develop new skills in various fields of nursing
PROFILE:
- Dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of practical experience in Med-Surg, Telemetry, Correctional and specialty in Psychiatric Nursing and 9years of private duty/caregiver nursing.
- Utilize the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department.
- Relate well to people from a variety of cultures and economic backgrounds.
- Develop rapport with patients, families, staff and physicians and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
- Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implements for appropriate intervention.
- Resourceful in completing projects and have the ability to multi-task effectively.
- Dedicated individual; reputation for consistently achieving goals and going beyond what is required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Private Duty Nursing; Diamond Bar, CA. Chino, CA. 2010-2001
Mira Loma, CA. Bell Gardens, CA.
Volunteer Nurse, Caring for Elderly Parents
- Assist patients with daily activities
- Educate in medication management including
instruction on taking medication and correct dosages
- Assist with needs in the home and provide a safe environment.
- Provide transportation to and from various doctor’s appointments
- Encourage open communication between the nurse, client, physician,
and family members.
Canyon Ridge Psychiatric Hospital, Chino, CA 2001-1997
Staff Relief and Charge Nurse
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse, with the responsibility to supervise fellow RNs, LVNs, PTs and health aides on an active male/female adults, adolescents, and children in a psychiatric hospital setting.
- Fulfill doctor’s orders and notify physician of any psychiatric or medical
changes
- Perform admissions, discharges, 24 hour chart and census checks
- Educate patient and patients’ family on health care needs
- Assist the physician with necessary medical exams or psychiatric evaluations
- Follow all hospital protocols and initiate all codes when needed.
Starting Point Psychiatric Hospital, Costa Mesa, CA 1997-1995
Charge Nurse, Adult Unit
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse, with the responsibility to supervise fellow RNs, LVNs, PTs and health aides on an active adult and chemical dependency units.
- Perform one on one and group therapies
- Assist physician with psychiatric evaluations and medical exams
- Document all necessary psychiatric and medical changes of the patient
- Educate patient on the importance of medication management
- Perform admissions, discharges, dispense medications, lab abnormalities and notify physician of any medical changes
Ontario Community Hospital, Ontario, CA
Doctors’ Hospital of Montclair, Montclair, CA 1994-1991
New Graduate Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Postpartum, Telemetry Units
Charge Nurse, Medical-Surgical Correctional Inmate Unit
- Worked cooperatively and effectively with physicians, medical professionals and fellow employees to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted head to toe assessments.
- Assess patient status, notifying physicians of clinical change.
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse, delegated assignments to LVNs and Health Aides.
- Implemented total patient care, covering 10-12 patients who were inmates from Chino’s Women’s’ Correctional Facility.
- Educated patients and family members to health care needs, conditions, and options.
EDUCATION:
Azusa Pacific University 2009-2009
School of Nursing RN-Refresher Course
- Continuing Education Units
- Didactic and Clinical Skills
Medical Advancement Center, Los Alamitos, CA 2008-2008
- Nursing Skills Update: PA, HIPAA
- IV Update for RN’s Only
- BLS (CPR and AED) (2010-2008)
Mount San Antonio Junior College, Walnut, CA 1991-1989
- Associates of Science Degree, Nursing (Graduated May, 1991)
- Registered Nursing Program ( 1989-1991)
- Associates of Arts Degree, Liberal Studies (Graduated May, 1989)
El Camino High School, La Mirada, CA 1975-1974
- Graduated as Valedictorian (June, 1974)
References: Upon Request