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Christopher Hurtado Rn

Registered Nurse
Poway,CA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in providing compassionate, holistic care. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients on health management, ensuring comprehensive care and improved patient outcomes.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice

LightBridge Hospice
San Diego, CA
11.2017 - Current
  • Successfully guided patient, families and staff on the End of Life Process. Work with patients who implemented the MAID process.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assessed patient conditions and documented changes to inform care strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Healthy Living At Home
San Diego, CA
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse Behavioral Health

Pomerado Hospital-Poway Campus
Poway, CA
10.2005 - 11.2017
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in condition and responding swiftly to emergencies.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Skilled Nursing Facilities
San Diego, CA
01.1996 - 10.2005

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
09-2004

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing For Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maric College
San Diego, CA
07-1995

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Training staff
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Wound care
  • Patient evaluation
  • Home health care
  • High level of autonomy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Geriatric nursing

Certification

  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice

LightBridge Hospice
11.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Healthy Living At Home
10.2016 - 01.2018

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse Behavioral Health

Pomerado Hospital-Poway Campus
10.2005 - 11.2017

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Skilled Nursing Facilities
01.1996 - 10.2005

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing For Licensed Vocational Nurse

Maric College
Christopher Hurtado RnRegistered Nurse