Chelsea Calderon Hernandez RN
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented newly licensed Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Prepared through comprehensive nursing education and diverse clinical experiences to assess patients, prioritize care, and work effectively in fast-paced healthcare settings. Recognized for strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills, with a dedication to patient safety and evidence-based practice. Eager to begin a nursing career in a collaborative environment while continuing to grow professionally and deliver exceptional care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, California
03.2022 - Current
- Managed proper collection of blood samples using established phlebotomy protocols and safety standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in diverse collection techniques, ensuring accurate specimen handling.
- Applied aseptic techniques to ensure infection prevention during blood collection.
- Enforced strict infection control measures and proper sharps disposal to safeguard health.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations and laboratory equipment to uphold safety compliance.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and refine specimen collection methods.
- Delivered training for new staff on essential phlebotomy practices and safety measures to enhance team competency.
- Addressed patient concerns effectively while explaining procedures to enhance comfort levels.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
San Gabriel, California
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Performed triage, prioritizing incoming patients based on severity of conditions.
- Managed heavy caseloads in fast-paced emergency room, ensuring timely patient care.
- Responded swiftly to life-threatening situations, maintaining composure and delivering critical interventions.
- Delivered critical IV medications to ensure patient stabilization prior to further treatment.
- Evaluated patient conditions to assess necessary urgency for care.
- Coordinated transfer and discharge preparations for trauma patients, enhancing continuity of care.
- Supervised maintenance of IV lines, dressings, catheters, and related medical equipment.
- Administered a variety of medications and therapies to treat patients.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Norwalk Community Hospital
Norwalk, California
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients in fast-paced environment, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings per physician orders, enhancing patient respiratory management.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and medications in electronic medical record system, supporting continuity of care.
- Mentored new nurses on ICU protocols and best practices.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
St Francis Hospital
Lynwood, California
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor to ensure patient safety.
- Administered medications and IV fluids according to established protocols.
- Assisted physicians and midwives during delivery procedures to ensure safe outcomes for mothers and infants.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers.
- Assessed infant health regularly to identify any potential issues. and reported any concerns to parents.
- Provided comprehensive newborn care, ensuring comfort and hygiene through feeding, diapering, and bathing. including feeding, diapering, and bathing infants.
- Maintained a safe, clean environment for infants, promoting health and well-being.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Meadowbrook Behavioral Health Center
Los Angeles, California
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assessed patient mental health needs through comprehensive evaluations and interviews.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and communication skills.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Alvarado Care Center
Los Angeles, California
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications with precision, monitoring patients' vital signs diligently.
- Executed timely dressing changes and ointment applications to enhance wound healing and patient comfort.
- Delivered compassionate care consistently to improve residents' quality of life in long-term care environments.
- Facilitated residents' development of self-sufficiency skills by respectfully assisting with daily activities.
- Utilized mobility aids for secure transfers of elderly patients needing assistance.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial
Montebello, California
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored patients' cardiac status via telemetry, ensuring timely interventions during emergencies.
- Established intravenous lines for administering fluids, medications, and blood transfusions efficiently.
- Tracked vital signs and communicated significant changes to senior nurses for immediate action.
- Assisted nursing staff with thorough patient assessments and care planning to support individualized patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, prioritizing bathing and feeding needs for enhanced comfort.
- Maintained comprehensive electronic health records to ensure accurate documentation of patient data for optimal care.
- Participated in training sessions that enhanced clinical competencies of nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to alarms and alerts, maintaining patient safety consistently.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Smith Chason School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA03-2026
High School Diploma -
William J Pete Knight Highschool
Palmdale, CA06-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Clinical procedures
- Electronic documentation
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Venipuncture techniques
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse - (License # Pending) California Board of Registered Nursing
NCLEX PASSED- June, 2026. - Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - License # 02195965
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
01.2026 - 03.2026
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Norwalk Community Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
St Francis Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Meadowbrook Behavioral Health Center
03.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Alvarado Care Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial
09.2024 - 10.2024
Phlebotomist
Antelope Valley Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Smith Chason School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
William J Pete Knight Highschool