ATZIRI GUARDADO RN
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Signal Hill,CA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated New Graduate Registered Nurse committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment. Experienced in fast-paced clinical settings through emergency department nursing experience and direct patient care as a CNA in skilled nursing. Strong ability to assess patient needs, prioritize care, communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for patient safety, dignity, and comfort.
Work History
Emergency Department Student Nurse
8 Months- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with a wide range of acute and emergent medical conditions under the supervision of registered nurses and clinical instructors.
- Assisted with patient assessments, vital signs, pain assessments, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support timely and effective patient care in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by recognizing changes in patient condition and promptly communicating concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation while adhering to hospital policies, infection-control standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Developed proficiency in prioritization, communication, teamwork, and clinical skills while caring for patients with diverse healthcare needs.
Student Nurse – Clinical Rotations
1 Year 4 Months- Provided safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of licensed nurses and clinical faculty.
- Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, monitored vital signs, identified changes in patient condition, and promptly communicated concerns to the nursing team.
- Administered medications under supervision according to the rights of medication administration, facility policies, and patient safety standards.
- Reviewed medication indications, contraindications, potential adverse effects, and relevant laboratory values.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, toileting, repositioning, and fall-prevention measures while promoting patient dignity and independence.
- Documented assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care provided accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
- Practiced infection-prevention measures including hand hygiene, PPE use, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.
- Collaborated with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, CNAs, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided patient and family education using clear, respectful, and culturally sensitive communication.
- Recognized and reported changes in patient status and participated in appropriate interventions under clinical supervision.
Associate
8 Years 10 Months- Coordinated daily workflow, delegated responsibilities, and provided guidance to team members to ensure operational goals and performance expectations were met.
- Monitored team performance, identified operational challenges, and implemented solutions to improve efficiency and workflow.
- Trained and coached employees on standard operating procedures, workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity expectations.
- Communicated effectively with employees and leadership to address concerns, resolve issues, and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, accountability, adaptability, and problem-solving skills while working effectively in a high-volume environment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
5 Months- Delivered compassionate, individualized care to residents while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and overall quality of life.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility, and repositioning.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake and output, changes in condition, and other pertinent patient information.
- Collaborated closely with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to communicate patient needs, changes in condition, and concerns.
- Followed infection-control, safety, and facility protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Built trusting relationships with residents and families through professional communication, empathy, and respectful care.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Relevant coursework: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Adult Health, Fundamentals of Nursing, Mental Health, Maternal-Child Health, Leadership, and Community Health
Skills
Medication Administration
Vital Signs & Monitoring
Pain Assessment
Wound Care
Change-in-Condition Recognition
Infection Prevention & Control
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Nursing Documentation
Safe Patient Transfers
Patient & Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California | [04/2028]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association | [06/2028]
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association | [04/2028]
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — American Heart Association | [08/2028]
- National Institutes (NIHSS) — Apex Innovations | [08/2027]
Timeline
Emergency Department Student Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Student Nurse – Clinical Rotations
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01.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mainplace Post Acute
01.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Associate
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07.2017 - 05.2026Read More
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