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Christal Camacho

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.

Infusion Registered Nurse

Texas Oncology
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that occurred during an infusion procedure.
  • Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.

Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics

Ascension Seton Medical Center
Austin, TX
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pacific Post-Acute
Salinas, CA
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX
04.2023

Associate of Science - Psychology

Hartnell Community College
Salinas, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Nursing process
  • Needs advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing workflow management
  • IV management
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Certification

  • RN, Registered Nurse, 95358892
  • OCN, Oncology Certified
  • BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
  • ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Support, American Heart Association

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
06.2024 - Current

Infusion Registered Nurse

Texas Oncology
05.2023 - 08.2023

Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics

Ascension Seton Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pacific Post-Acute
08.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia University Texas

Associate of Science - Psychology

Hartnell Community College
Christal Camacho