Why Our Nurses Work at Southern California Hospitals

"Our diverse patient population and different cases help nurses gain experience. This exposure gives our nurses the breadth of experience to prepare them for any specialty." - Melissa, RN, Charge, Medical-Surgical, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

"No matter how busy it gets, it is always a positive environment. Everyone is helpful on even simple things like repositioning a patient, discharge, or bath, which is why I love my co-workers. I also love that the hospital is close to home so it is kind of like neighbors taking care of neighbors."- John, RN, Medical-Surgical, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

“I’ve worked at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood for a year now, and I’m impressed with the compassion of my fellow nurses, the camaraderie, and the opportunity for growth. When I started here, everyone was warm and welcoming, and quick to support me. The nurses’ aides provide critical information and support to ensure the patients receive the best care. And, I am able to grow in my career and am currently precepting new graduate nurses. This all has a positive impact on our patients and the nursing team.” – James, RN, Medical-Surgical, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood

“Many hospitals don't offer the great learning opportunities that I've had here at Southern California Hospital Culver City. The emergency department has allowed me to work with many different types of patients from chest pain to ankle sprain, from the emergent to the urgent… I get it all. Working alongside other colleagues with varied experience, as well as doctors of many specialties, also has allowed me to hone my critical thinking skills.” - Dannielle, RN, Emergency Department, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

“The emergency department at Southern California Hospital at Culver City is a fast-paced work environment. Having other helpful staff to support you is critical. Everyone is so approachable and close by to assist if needed.” - Katrina, RN, Emergency Department, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

“I've been at Southern California Hospital at Culver City for 20 years because it's a great place to work. We take care of each other as well as our patients. It's an easy place to work because the people care about you and the work that you do. It really is the people that make the difference!” - Aly, RN, Telemetry, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

“Working at Southern California Hospital at Culver City is a great place to fast-track your experience and learn a lot of new things. We get great training to get us up to speed. I started transporting patients and have worked my way into monitoring where I am responsible for monitoring up to 43 patients at a time. I couldn't have done it without such great education, as well as a professional and joyful work environment where others support me.” - Frederico, Monitor Tech, Telemetry, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

“Everyone helps you out here.  Even when its hectic, my coworkers reach out and ask if I need help. Everyone is ready to help me get medical equipment or help with a patient. Nothing is too small a task for anyone here.” - Angelica, RN, Telemetry, Southern California Hospital at Culver City

“Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a great place to work because you get to know everyone by name; we help each other out. When I'm busy with one patient and need to take care of another patient, someone always steps in to help.” – Olena, RN Medical-Surgical, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood

“It's important to support each other when you work with critically ill patients in the ICU. Here everyone helps each other without even being asked, which helps to ease those stressful days. Supervisors and charge nurses are always there to support us, even with the small things like getting equipment or helping get a patient admitted.” – MaLourdes, RN, Medical-Surgical, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood

“I love the ‘Grow Your Own’ program, which provides nursing education and skills development to help us grow professionally as nurses. I gained the skills needed in my career to move from the behavioral health unit to the emergency department.” Bianca, RN, Emergency Department, Culver City

“We help each other out and focus on what is best for patient care through open communication, rather than whose ‘job it is.’ For example, if a certified nurse assistant is busy and a patient needs help with equipment or help standing up… we are all ready to help! I’ve especially noticed have respectful communications are between nurses, physicians and physicians’ assistants.” – Alyssa, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

“It's the people who make Hollywood a great place to work. Patients always need help to keep safe, get out of bed without falling, and keeping clean. It takes a team to make it all happen. You don't feel alone here so it reduces the stress.” – Darren, RN, Medical Surgical, Hollywood

"In a fast-paced environment like the ED, having the right resources and equipment can make all the difference. Here at Southern California Hospital at Culver City, we have a very supportive director that gets us what we need to quickly help our patients, including wireless EKG, ultrasound-guided IV, and computers with our own scanners. We are also provided support to keep our patients and staff safe." - Charmaine, RN, Emergency Department, Culver City

"We are always well supported in our emergency department with security and great supervisors to meet our clinical and non-clinical challenges. Difficult emergencies are easier when you work with great people." – Rachna, RN, Emergency Department, Culver City

“With 20 years at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood it’s clear that I love it here. It's a comfortable place that fits me. From pulmonary to cardiovascular to geriatrics, and I love that I can use my skills to help the very sickest of ICU patients. I also often mentor and help new graduate or other nurses with education and back-up support.” - Chechita, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Hollywood

"One of the great things about working at Southern California Hospital at Culver City is the team environment where we make efforts to help each other to give the best patient care. Priority No. 1 is patient safety; If I need help keeping a patient safe or lift a patient into a bed, there is always someone to help. I am always treated with respect and given the help I may need." - Bracha, RN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City

"I’ve been at Southern California Hospital at Culver City for 21 years. Even now, after all these years, it’s still an interesting place to work as I continue to learn something new every day from the other nurses and the doctors. It’s great that I also get the chance to help the new nurses. I love the people here, they make my job easier; but mostly, I love the patients and ensuring they get good care." - Levi, LVN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City

"I’ve dedicated my life to Southern California Hospital at Culver City for the past 14 years because everything here is so important to me. I’ve expanded my experience and had the opportunity to do so many things, including working with patients in rehabilitation, as well as high acuity ventilator, tracheostomy and telemetry patients. The medical-surgical floor is a great place to start because once you learn those skills, you are experienced.

I also love the management team here, they are understanding and flexible with my schedule when needed." - Janet, RN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City

"I came to Southern California Hospital at Culver City through the new graduate nurse program.  It’s a great place to get experience and grow. I especially love the flexible schedule and advancement opportunities. You get the chance to gain experience in various clinical areas, such as telemetry, and different positions, such as charge nurse and precepting. All this helps me to be a better nurse to my patients and advance my career." - Dahlia, RN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City

“I came to Southern California Hospital at Hollywood as a new grad three years ago and felt right at home immediately. It's the people that make it so great here! Everyone keeps a positive outlook and does their job professionally. You rarely need to ask for help; it’s like finishing each other’s sentences… others come to assist you before you can even call a code.” – Paola, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

“I’ve been in the role to be a caretaker for a family member, so I can see patient care from both the patient’s and the nurse’s viewpoint, which I find beneficial. I started out as a new grad at Southern California Hospital at Culver City, but stayed after completing the program because of the way nurses are treated. My manager, especially, is always asking us for input on how to improve our processes and care. More importantly, they implement our suggestions.” - Courtney, RN, Medical/Surgical Unit, Culver City

"As a new graduate nurse, I wanted the highest level of experience I could find, and I am getting it here at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood. We have such a diverse patient population, you get a great experience.

I love that everyone helps each other. If I need assistance with a patient, there are always other nurses nearby to help stay with a patient so they don't fall while you go get medication or locate a doctor. We have the support, equipment and tools we need to provide good, safe patient care." - Sona, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

“I started at Southern California Hospital at Culver City as a new nursing grad and found my colleagues to be helpful and patient. Opportunities like this don’t come often; to be able to advance my career in this environment has been very rewarding.” - Carlos, RN, Telemetry, Culver City

"Working at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a great opportunity for new grads. I started on the medical-surgical unit and was able to orient to a new telemetry unit with higher acuity patients. Nurses have opportunities to try out new units, such as surgery or urgent care—or even ICU, if a position is open." - Carolyn, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

“I love working here for both the patients and the people. I had many chances to work elsewhere, but I always stayed at Southern California Hospitals (fomerly Brotman) because it’s like a family. I came to a new country and city and felt right at home here. People care about each other and help each other out.” - Enid, Charge RN, Behavioral Health, Culver City

"Six years ago, I got introduced to Southern California Hospital at Hollywood through a friend who worked here and said I'd get the best experience at a community hospital. I agree, it's a great place to work and to increase your skills by working with various different patient populations. We help each other out here—no one says, “It’s not my job”—everyone just helps!

Patients with a dual diagnosis of medical and behavioral health issues can be challenging, so teamwork is critical to providing quality care to every patient.

Because we are a community hospital, we also are a very close team and very responsive to medical issues.

In additional to being a charge nurse, I’ve had the opportunity to have many roles here, including training other nurses and learning the OR, which is no always possible in larger hospitals." - Juliet, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

“I appreciate three things about working at Southern California Hospital at Culver City: the teamwork, focus on employee and patient safety, and educational opportunities. Teamwork and safety are highly emphasized here–which benefits the nurses and the patients. In addition, I am always being encouraged to expand my nursing career expertise by attending the FlexEd courses, lecture series, and HealthStream online learning.” - Sidikat, RN, BSN, PHN, Critical Care, Culver City

"I like working at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood for the culture and in-depth training I’ve received. It's a great place to start and expand your nursing skills, as well as to pick up a new skill sets in time management, proper protocols, policies and Joint Commission regulations.

Our hospital staff is willing to teach you if you don't know how and help you to advance if your goal is to be a charge nurse or supervisor." - Le, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

“As a nurse, I never expected to be a patient in my own hospital. I learned a new saying the day I became sick, mai dire mai, which means ‘never say never’ in Italian. It sometimes can take getting very sick and being a patient to learn how wonderful Southern California Hospital at Culver City is. In addition to the great emergency and surgical care, I credit the love and attention of the exceptional team for saving my life.” - Sally, Behavioral Health Nurse, Culver City 

"As a new graduate nurse, I was fortunate Southern California Hospital at Hollywood was able to provide me with great hospital experience and education, including becoming an expert at giving IVs.

Nursing school is great, but being in a hospital is reality. At Southern California Hospital at Hollywood, they ensure we understand that patient safety is important. We learn how to keep our patient safe and prioritize the many things we have to accomplish for our patients." - Victoria, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

"In 2018, I went from being an LVN to an RN and love the variety of floating to different units. I always feel like my workload is light because everyone pitches in to help each other. I also enjoy the cultural diversity of our patients as this requires a different approach and communication skills with different patients." - Junel, RN, Behavioral Health/Acute Rehab/Subacute, Culver City

"I came to Southern California Hospital at Hollywood to have an opportunity for growth and to get an experience in acute care. The Hollywood hospital staff helped to train me, and encourage me to have educational goals. Initially, I was a bit nervous, but with the training and amazing staff support, I was not overwhelmed.

I once had a patient whose mental status was declining and had erratic blood pressure. I called the charge nurse who agreed with my assessment. We immediately called the Rapid Response Team and the patient was transferred to a higher level of care. We are a community hospital, which allows us to provide personalized patient care with heart and spirit." - Crystal, LVN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

"I’ve been working at Southern California Hospital at Culver City for six months, and I’m so glad I chose to work here! We have a diverse patient population with unique issues, so I’ve quickly gained a lot of experience.

It’s also great to work at a hospital with stellar teamwork; new nurses can get the support needed to help navigate different situations." - Austin, RN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City

"As a previous licensed vocational nurse, I was looking for an acute care experience. I’ve been at Southern California Hospital at Hollywood for five years now. What a great experience! I’ve seen many changes in patient care and quality improvements. Plus, the hospital has added new and updated equipment, such as bed alarms to prevent falls and vital sign monitoring technology to assist the nursing assistants.

You never have to rely on yourself here... everyone helps. Our Rapid Response Team brings staff from other departments for challenging situations, including radiology and respiratory, so you have extensive back-up support." - Karen, RN, Medical-Surgical, Hollywood

"There are many challenges working on a med-surg unit, so as a new grad, it’s important to have people you work with be by your side and support you with a positive attitude.

At Southern California Hospital at Culver City, my co-workers go out of their way to help me provide quality patient care—from learning to help a patient out of bed and giving medications, to using Accu-Check and disconnecting an IV. This is a great place to learn as well as a great place for career growth." - Lynn, RN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City

"I love working on the medical-surgical unit at Southern California Hospital at Culver City. Our patients range from strokes survivors and car accidents victims to those who underwent weight-loss or cardiac surgery.

Our diverse patient population provides an unique opportunity to become an experienced nurse." - Shaunte, RN, Medical-Surgical, Culver City