REGINA L.

GOLDSMITH
16765 Tuolumne Street
Madera CA 93638
(559) 479-9051
gr7c86fe@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
A position as a REGISTERED NURSE, requiring a dedicated health care p
rofessional with hands- on clinical experience, excellent prioritizing and probl
em solving abilities. A position that requires the ability to work effectively i
n a team setting, with a reputation of consistently going beyond what is require
d.

EDUCATION
Mills High School Millbrae, CA High School Diploma 1993
Fresno City College Fresno, CA Nursing Degree 2006
Associate in Science Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse Telemetry/ Cardio Progressive Care Unit Fresno, CA
(12/ 06- present)
* Provide care for patients with Chest pain, MI, CHF, CABG, and Pre/Post-interve
ntional care of cardiac catherization procedures.
* Wound care, dressing change, care for pre/post dialysis patients.
* Assisting with Cardioversions, and Persantine stress Testing.
* Placing patients on tele monitors, monitoring cardiac rhymes and caring for pa
tients with serious heart arrhythmias.
* Act as the patient's advocate as circumstances require, by initiating action t
o improve health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the
interests or wishes of the patient.
* Administer medications to patients; follow the 5 Rights of Safe Medication Pra
ctice. Observe and report adverse reactions.
Formulate a nursing diagnosis, care plan, and del
egate
tasks to subordinates based on the legal scope of practice
* Educate patients and families about lifestyle changes such as healthy diet or
exercise plans to prevent disease or worsening condition.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan throu
gh
observation of the patient's physical condition a
nd
behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reac
tions to
treatment and through communication with the pati
ent
and health team members.

Medical Assistant/ Adult Medicine and Medical Specialties/ Kaiser Permanente Fre
sno, CA. (01/00- 08/07)
* Assist physicians meet and greet patients, schedule appointments.
* Obtain vital signs, visual acuity, monitor blood glucose level,
calculate peak flow meter, and report all abnormal findings.
* Maintain and document medical records. Prepare and stocks examine room
s.

Medical Assistant/ Pediatrics and Teen Clinic/ Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, C
A. (08/97- 12/99)
* Administer medication via nebulizer, monitor oxygen saturation, give IM inject
ions, and PPD skin test. Read PPD test results and report abnormal findings.
* Provide auditory testing, visual acuity, ear lavage, and placement of urinary
bags on infants and toddlers.
* Assist with pap smears and pelvic examines. Educate teens of abstinence, STD's
, and birth control methods.

CERTIFICATION
* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support
* EKG Analysis

LICENSE
* California Board of Registered Nurses
Licenses No. 692934

REFERENCES
Provided upon request.