Amanda Cruz
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in evidence-based, patient-centered care. Expertise in patient assessment, individualized care planning, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, effective prioritization, and patient advocacy in dynamic clinical settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse B – Surgical Care
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Perform thorough physical and psychosocial assessments, identify changes in patient condition, interpret clinical data, and implement appropriate interventions based on patient needs and acuity.
- Prioritize and coordinate care for multiple patients while maintaining patient safety, quality standards, and timely completion of nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient care plans, coordinating effective transitions across care settings.
- Identify discharge barriers and coordinate resources and referrals to promote safe transitions of care and continuity of treatment.
- Promote patient safety through fall prevention, infection prevention, pressure injury prevention, medication safety, appropriate use of precautions, and maintenance of a safe patient environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA06-2018
Skills
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Skills
- Electronic Health Records: Epic
- IV Therapy
- Central Line/PICC Care
- Wound & Skin Care
- Discharge Planning
Timeline
Clinical Nurse B – Surgical Care
Loma Linda University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
La Sierra University
Master of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University