Carolina CHAVEZ
Laton
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly five years of progressive experience across multiple nursing roles. Currently functions as Relief Charge Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse in a 54-bed acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. Skilled in coordinating patient care, facilitating admissions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care. Focused on professional growth and committed to delivering high-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health- Acute Psych
08.2021 - Current
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor patient responses to ensure safety and compliance.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' mental health conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Perform mental health assessments, risk evaluations, and ongoing monitoring of behavioral and physiological status.
- Implemented crisis interventions and utilized therapeutic communication to enhance patient well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Implement treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists and interdisciplinary team.
- Precepted nursing students during clinical rotations, offering hands-on experience and guidance to promote their professional development.
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health- ICU
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients with complex, unstable conditions requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and life-sustaining interventions.
- Manage and titrate vasoactive medications, sedation, analgesia, and mechanical ventilation according to physician orders.
- Maintain strict infection control, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated family communication during critical situations, providing emotional support and information updates.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaweah Manor Subacute
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Tracked vital signs, intake and output, and range of motion to ensure patient stability.
- Collaborated with nurse to deliver optimal patient care.
- Provided personal care to enhance residents' quality of life.
Education
Registered Nursing -
San Joaquin Valley College
12-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Visalia Adult School
05-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Patient flow management
- Admission coordination
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Bilingual communication
- Empathy in practice
Languages
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health- ICU
01.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health- Acute Psych
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaweah Manor Subacute
01.2017 - 01.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Visalia Adult School
Registered Nursing -
San Joaquin Valley College