Calista Joya
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experience in leadership role as a charge nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
Banner Estrella Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- As a Postpartum Registered Nurse in Women and Infants department I get the opportunity to take care of both mothers and babies immediately after they deliver. During this time we perform full head to toe assessments on both mom and assist in breastfeeding needs, formula feeding needs, diaper changes, emotional breakdowns, and occasional very ill mothers. I Implement care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens. Different tasks I perform during my shift include testing and lab draws on baby and mother, IV insertion, post- op care on fresh c-sections. I am both a staff nurse and a charge nurse on my unit, where I have the opportunity to be a leader as well as a floor nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
Banner Boswell Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2018
- As a CNA I had the opportunity to work side by side with nurses and assist them with patient needs. I took care of patients with several different backgrounds. I collected vitals from patients, performed blood sugar checks, turned patients around the clock to prevent skin breakdown, assisted patients with ambulation and everyday activities
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ08.2020
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Delegation and Motivation
- Routine Examinations
- Postpartum counseling
- Care Planning
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Women's health exams
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Newborn care
Accomplishments
- Daisy award winner and nominee
- Charge nurse
- Shared leadership chair
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 247727
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
10.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health
07.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College