Christina Cayabyab
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in managing high-acuity patients, including those with CHF, COPD, and post-operative conditions. Expertise in conducting thorough assessments, initiating timely interventions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery and safety. Pursuing a Medical-Surgical role to further contribute to quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Fair Oaks Healthcare Care Center
Fair Oaks, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw care for 20-30 patients per shift with complex conditions including CHF, COPD, and stroke.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, identifying condition changes to initiate timely interventions.
- Administer IV/PO medications including antibiotics, insulin, anticoagulants, and high-risk meds.
- Deliver wound care for surgical and chronic wounds, ensuring aseptic technique to promote healing.
- Perform PICC line care, dressing changes, and infection prevention
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care.
RN Charge Nurse
Eskaton Village Carmicheal Care Center
Carmicheal
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored for post-op risks (DVT, infection) to prevent complications and promote healing
- Delivered post-operative care for orthopedic patients (hip/knee replacements, fractures) to ensure optimal recovery and comfort
- Conducted neurovascular (CMS) checks and monitored for complications to ensure patient safety and early intervention
- Coordinated with PT/OT for mobility and safe discharge planning
LVN Charge Nurse
Asian Community Care Center
Sacramento, CA
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Administered medications while monitoring patient responses to ensure safe and effective care
- Collaborated with RN and care team to provide timely patient updates and enhance care coordination
- Performed assessments and documented changes in condition
- Managed G-tubes and enteral feeding, monitoring tolerance to optimize nutritional support
LVN Charge Nurse
Manor Care
Citrus Heights, CA
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care, medication administration, transcribing medication orders by physicians, and vital sign monitoring.
- Coordinated communication among physicians and healthcare professionals to ensure timely updates on patient care and changes in condition.
- Applied critical thinking skills to navigate complex clinical situations, enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and policies to uphold high standards of patient care within the facility.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling specimens or performing any clinical duties.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nightengale College
Salt Lake City, Utah01-2024
LVN Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Xavier College of Nursing
Stockton, Ca06-2013
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Wound care management
- Post-operative care
- Patient assessment
- Nutritional assessment
- Nursing care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Therapeutic communication techniques
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 95426477
- Basic Life American Heart Association
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- SNF Wound Certification
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Fair Oaks Healthcare Care Center
12.2024 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Asian Community Care Center
04.2024 - 01.2025
RN Charge Nurse
Eskaton Village Carmicheal Care Center
04.2023 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Manor Care
03.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nightengale College
LVN Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Xavier College of Nursing