James Talabi
29399 SPENCER DRIVE , SANTA CLARITA ,CA,United States
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DA&AR REGISTRY/HOSPICE CARE INC
6850 VAN NUYS BLVD , VAN NUYS CA 91405, CA
06.2002 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Medical Center
1711 WEST TEMPLE STREET LOS ANGELES , CA90026, CA
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente WLA
6041 CARDILLAC AVENUE , LOS ANGELES , CA 90034, CA
06.2006 - 10.2021
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital South Bay
Gardena, CA
06.2008 - 05.2012
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Assisted in creating budgets for departmental expenses including personnel costs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ROBERT F KENNEDY MEDICAL ENTER
Hawthorne, CA
09.1985 - 12.2004
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, glucose testing and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA12-2000
Associate of Arts - General Studies
ELCAMINO COLLEGE
Torrance, CA06-1997
GED -
CENTINELA ADULT SCHOOL
Lawndale, CA06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, COSkills
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Healthcare Billing
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Infectious Disease Control
- Emergency Response
- Chart Updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Evaluations
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Licensed RN
- Documenting Vitals
- Treatment Planning
- Culturally Sensitive
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Procedure Preparations
- Intake and Discharge
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Discharge
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care
- IV Setup
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Evaluation
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PAL
- RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Medical Center
10.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital South Bay
06.2008 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente WLA
06.2006 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
DA&AR REGISTRY/HOSPICE CARE INC
06.2002 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
ROBERT F KENNEDY MEDICAL ENTER
09.1985 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
ELCAMINO COLLEGE
GED -
CENTINELA ADULT SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
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