Functional
Rachael Sample
777 S. Van Ness Avenue
Torrance, CA 90205
323-333-5555
rachaelnurse@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a career position as a Registered Nurse at the Progressive Care Unit at Torrance
Memorial Medical Center as posted on the company website.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Strong clinical skills and caring attitude with extensive background in telemetry, stroke, and
medical-surgical nursing. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Consistently
recognized by management as a team player in accomplishing the company's goals and
ensuring excellent quality of service.
SKILLS SUMMARY:
 Proficient in California Advanced Medical Information System, Medical Information
Technology, Inc
 Well-trained in Core Measures, Stroke Recognition, Stroke Alert implementation and
National Health Institutes Stroke Scale
 Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks; self-motivated to learn; resourceful
problem solver; helpful and with strong sense of initiative
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
 Fluent in Korean and Japanese
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse
Cared for patients who required close observation, such as those with cardiac illnesses
and stroke. Used critical thinking, technical skills, and sophisticated medical equipment
to help resolve various medical issues and ensure client safety and satisfaction.
Utilized National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale to monitor and assess client's
impairment caused by a stroke.
Cared for patients under acute observation such as postoperative patients (acute
observation unit or AOU). Cared for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) whenever
additional staff was needed.
Worked with patients, families, physicians, and members of the healthcare team to
develop and implement treatment plans.
Trained novice nurses and graduating student nurses while helping them enhance their
knowledge, skills, and attitude to deliver personalized and efficient care to patients.
Unit Supervisor
Provided nursing care to clients and maintained a safe, secure and orderly client care
environment. Created and updated treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists,
medical doctors, social workers, and the rest of the healthcare team.
Supervised nursing personnel in the facility and coordinated support and service staff.
Engaged in meetings and helped consolidate administrative functions in order to allot
more time for client care.
WORK HISTORY:
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Saint Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center, Los Angeles CA
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
American Heart Association ACLS program
Healthcare Provider
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Program
Respiratory Nurse Certification Program
California Nurses Association and NC-CLEX, California BRN Provider #44444
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Gardena College of Nursing, Los Angeles, CA
Honors:
Cum Laude
Consistent appearance on the Dean’s List