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CHRISTIAN SARCENO

Fresno,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented primary care professional board-certified by The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Compassionate and thorough with advanced experience with outpatient patients of varying ages. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Driven to improve the lives of patients through qualified diagnostics, physical assessments and proper treatment responses. Adept at ordering laboratory tests, interpreting results and prescribing medications. Licensed in California

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Aria Healthcare Center
Avenal, CA
03.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
  • Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Oversaw overall primary care, quality assurance and HIPAA compliance.
  • Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
  • Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
  • Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.

Wound Care Specialist

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
01.2017 - Current
  • Essential job functions include assessment, evaluation, and treatment planning for a variety of skin conditions within the outpatient and inpatient setting.
  • Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the wound specialist is capable of evaluating and staging pressure ulcers along with initiating treatments based on standardized protocols.
  • In addition, the wound specialist is permitted to debride and remove devitalized tissue as deemed appropriate by the supervising physician in accordance with standards of practice for wound specialists.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Sierra View Family Clinic
Selma, CA
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with internal departments to resolve issues and improve services.
  • Oversaw overall primary care, including case management, medication management, quality assurance, safety risk management and HIPAA compliance.
  • Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
  • Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for their needs and preferences and updating as needed.
  • Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
  • Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Met with up to 30 patients each day in a family medicine office.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including diaebetes, hypertension, and chronically debilitating conditions.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
09.2012 - 01.2017
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Community Home Health
Fresno, CA
02.2011 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Chamberlain University
Rancho Cordova, CA
04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Rancho Cordova, CA
04.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
04.2006

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • IV conscious sedation
  • Pulmonary examinations
  • ICU operations
  • Pediatric assessments
  • Performing immunizations
  • EPIC, Centricity, Power Chart, and Athena information system expertise
  • Patient and family interaction
  • Home health and hospice
  • Surgical procedures
  • Diabetes and nutrition treatments
  • Psychiatry and mental health
  • Acute care expertise

Affiliations

  • Sigma theta tau international
  • California Association for Nurse Practitioners
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioner

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • DEA and CURES registration

Timeline

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Aria Healthcare Center
03.2020 - Current

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Sierra View Family Clinic
11.2018 - 03.2020

Wound Care Specialist

Clovis Community Medical Center
01.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Clovis Community Medical Center
09.2012 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Community Home Health
02.2011 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse, ICU

Desert Valley Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Long Beach City College
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • DEA and CURES registration
CHRISTIAN SARCENO