Beatrice Gamboa
Shasta,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Naven Health, Inc
12.2020 - Current
- Performed infusion and other skilled nursing care for patients, including patient assessments, monitoring patient response, fulfilling emergency needs and psychosocial support
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
- Promoted infection control practices in the home setting through proper equipment handling techniques and hand hygiene education for both staff members and caregivers.
- Maintained accurate patient records by documenting all aspects of home infusion nursing care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering a trusting environment conducive to successful home-based care.
- Performed venous access device care and maintenance for patients, ensuring proper function and minimizing risk of infection.
- Enhanced patient safety by following strict medication administration protocols and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments prior to initiating infusion therapy, identifying any contraindications or potential risks associated with the prescribed treatment plan.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Home Infusion Nurse
Eversana
06.2005 - Current
- Working with Alpha I Anti-tripsin Deficiency Patients
- Administering IV Prolastin C on a weekly basis
- Performed infusion and other skilled nursing care for patients, including patient assessments, monitoring patient response, fulfilling emergency needs and psychosocial support.
Staff RN
Fairchild Medical Center
10.2004 - Current
- Out Patient Surgery, PACU
- Inserting PICC Lines
- Med/Surg, Patient Care, Relief Charge Nurse
- Medication Administration Out Patient Clinic, worked alone making the appointments and administering IV, IM Medication and Blood Administration
- Relief Discharge Planner
- Floated to all areas of the Hospital as a Staff Nurse
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Licensed Massage Therapist
The Power Of Touch
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rates.
Hospice RN
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Worked with end stage patients and their families in their home to provide them with a peaceful, pain free, supported end of life.
Nurse Consultant
Hill-Rom Inc
06.1989 - 09.1999
- Had a Territory that consisted of a number of Hospitals in LA, Calif., Hawaii and San Francisco
- Built many relationships with hospital administrators and staff
- Provided Clinical Support for our Rental Therapies and taught Wound Care
- Worked straight hours and on call.
Education
Massage Therapist -
Just For Your Health College of Massage
San Jose, CA12.1999
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Long Beach Community College
Long Beach, CA01.1979
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Self motivation
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Good people skills
- Good listener
- Confident
- Compassionate
- Dedicated
- Well respected
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- BLS Instructor, 01/07/20
- PALS, 10/22/19
- ACLS, 01/31/20
- PICC Line Insertion and Management, 03/19/11
- US Guided IV/IO/EJ insertion, 02/13/18
- Alpha I Nurse Certificate of Completion, 07/19/08
Accomplishments
- I have been a caring, compassionate RN with excellent communication skills for 35 years.
- I have worked in Oncology, administered ChemoTherapy in a Doctors office.
- Assisted in Discharge Planning, Worked in an Infusion center, Medical Surgical inpatient unit, Out Patient Surgery, Hospice and have floated to all areas of the Hospital.
- I have also worked for a Hospital Equipment Co.
- Involved in sales and consulting and education.
- I also work for an in-home infusion co.
- And I had my own business as a Massage Therapist.
- RN license CPR instructor BLS instructor Strong medical ethic Trained in in- and out-patient care IV drug therapy management Culturally sensitive Effective policy and program development Broad medical terminology knowledge Geriatric treatment knowledge.
- Beatrice Gamboa 19SEP2024
Timeline
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Naven Health, Inc
12.2020 - Current
Hospice RN
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
02.2006 - 02.2008
Home Infusion Nurse
Eversana
06.2005 - Current
Staff RN
Fairchild Medical Center
10.2004 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
The Power Of Touch
01.2000 - 12.2008
Nurse Consultant
Hill-Rom Inc
06.1989 - 09.1999
Massage Therapist -
Just For Your Health College of Massage
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Long Beach Community College
- BLS Instructor, 01/07/20
- PALS, 10/22/19
- ACLS, 01/31/20
- PICC Line Insertion and Management, 03/19/11
- US Guided IV/IO/EJ insertion, 02/13/18
- Alpha I Nurse Certificate of Completion, 07/19/08
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