CHARMAIGNE ESTRADA
San Diego
Summary
Registered Nurse seeking a challenging and responsible position in the nursing field to expand my knowledge and experience while using my current skill set and experiences to positively affect the lives of others.
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Coronado
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in developing care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in hospital safety drills and compliance training sessions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sharp Coronado sub acute
Coronado
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and care
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members promptly.
- Educated clients and families on health management and wellness strategies effectively.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of the facility by following infection control protocols.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Pacifica Adult Day Health Center
San Diego
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
Spring Valley
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Registered Nurse
Mangatarem District Hospital
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for patients per shift.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Mangatarem, Ilocos Region
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Luzon
Dagupan, Ilocos, PhilippinesHigh School Diploma -
Mangatarem National High School
Mangatarem, Ilocos, PhilippinesNurse Assistant - CNA
California Medical College
San Diego, CASkills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Medications Administration
- Adaptable
- Trustworthy companion
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Professional bedside manner
- Insulin medication
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Wound care management
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Acute care expertise
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Foley catheters
- Wound Vaccum
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Staff supervision
- Licensed RN
- Vaccine administration
- Patient reaction monitoring
Certification
• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sharp Coronado Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sharp Coronado sub acute
02.2021 - 08.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Casa Pacifica Adult Day Health Center
06.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
09.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Mangatarem District Hospital
09.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Luzon
High School Diploma -
Mangatarem National High School
Nurse Assistant - CNA
California Medical College