Christopher J. Ross

• Delivered quality care to a variety of comorbidities on a busy Step-Down/Med-Surg unit
• Served as Charge Nurse coordinating nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Collaborated with physicians to assess patients, deliver treatment, and apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
• Documented patient history, symptoms, assessments, tests results, and care plan according to guidelines
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols and served as preceptor for new employees on regular basis
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.

Worked as contracted travel nurse at University of Southern Califonia (USC) Keck, USC Morris and Queen of the Valley Hospitals

• Performed duties in Telemetry, Neuro, Med-Surg, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Bone Marrow Transplant, Oncology, and Emergency Department
• Delivered high-quality patient care during emergent situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
• Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.

Worked as contracted travel nurse at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Woodland Hills and Harbor UCLA Hospitals.

• Administration of medication and vaccinations, and complete blood pressure, glucose, and other tests, and worked in different units including Covid, Observation, Step Down, Telemetry, Med-Surg Telemetry, and Ortho
• Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
• Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.

• Participated in the opening of the new Jacobs Medical Center and transfer of units and patients from their previous home at Thornton Medical Center
• Delivered quality care to Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma patients’ population, coordinated activities with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for bone marrow treatment, carry out chemotherapy interventions, and deliver comprehensive services in the continuum of care
• Performed bone marrow transplant infusions, administered chemotherapy, and utilized protocols for blood and electrolyte replacement infusions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to participate in clinical trials including early CAR-T therapies carrying out comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Participated in other unit activities including representing the unit in the Shared Governance Council as the co-chairman, serving as a member of the EPIC EMR superuser committee.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members in a preceptor role, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Worked as contracted travel nurse at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center Hospital

• Administered medications and fluids in collaboration with Physicians, and educated patients on conditions and treatments
• Documented patient assessment findings, physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention, and progress toward problem resolution
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
• Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.

• Provided care in a clinical team approach including a daily team meeting where the patient discussion began with the primary nurse providing a summary to the attending clinicians, Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner, Case Mgmt, Physical Therapy, and the Unit Director
• Coordinated and implemented primary nursing care for patients in the Cardiac Step-Down unit of Methodist Hospital
• Encouraged by my preceptor to provide patient education during patient care that was relevant and deliverable with ongoing time constraints
• Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records, and maintained continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Prepared medications and administered them to patients according to physicians’ orders, took part in clinical procedures for patients, and educated patients and their families on disease prevention