Albina Guerrero
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced GI nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in coordinating care, regulatory compliance, ensuring quality operations and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Gastroenterology
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
San Francisco, CA
01.1998 - Current
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Served as an active member on committees focused on improving quality initiatives at the facility level.
RN, Critical Care
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
San Francisco, CA
03.1986 - 01.1998
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed advanced life support skills including intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to critical care nursing practices.
RN
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
01.1985 - 02.1986
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-1984
Skills
- Precepting
- Continuing education
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical operations
- Infection Control
- Student Precepting
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Accomplishments
- SGNA Member since 1999
- Staff Nurse IV since 2005
- Staff Nurse Committee Co Chairperson 2014-2016
- Professional Practice Committee Member since 2003
- Professional Practice Committee Chairperson since 2017
- CNA Nurse Representative since 2017
Certification
- Certified Registered Gastroenterology Nurse since 2012
Affiliations
- Coached volleyball for grade school team for 4 years
- Actively participated in school functions as Chairperson of committees
- Coordinated a Colon Cancer Awareness Education Information
- Actively participate with Nurse Week Planning
Timeline
RN Gastroenterology
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
03.1986 - 01.1998
RN
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.1985 - 02.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
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