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Carlota Contreras

Riverside,CA

Summary

Proven Registered Nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care at LLUMC, showcasing expertise in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Excelled in patient advocacy and medication administration, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and a commitment to excellence in all facets of nursing, including advanced cardiovascular life support and patient education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

LLUMC
02.2019 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.

Charge Nurse

Grand Terrace Health Care Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pre-and Post-Operative Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Intake and discharge
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Student Precepting
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Insulin medication assistance

Accomplishments

Daisy Award honoree May 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

LLUMC
02.2019 - 08.2023

Charge Nurse

Grand Terrace Health Care Center
04.2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Copper Mountain College

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