Cristal Menefee
Selma,CA
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse II with hands-on experience in trauma and emergency care. Skilled in effective communication, patient education, and urgent care management. Committed to continuous learning and improving patient satisfaction through collaborative healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Fresno, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions for timely interventions.
- Performed wound care treatments and dressing changes for diverse types, including deep tissue injuries and trauma wounds as a trained member of the wound team.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure rapid response and quality patient outcome.
- Patient advocacy and act as a liaisons between the patient and Commitment to professional development and remaining current with advancements in emergency care.
- Manage and titrated high risk medication drips, including insulin, anticoagulant medications, and antihypertensive medications.
- Accurate charting in electronic medical records to ensure continuity of care and legal compliance.
- Successfully managed a broad spectrum of patients with varying medical and behavioral health needs, including ICU, ICU step-down, trauma, and psychiatric populations.
- Managed and monitored chest tubes including setup, drainage assessment and dressing changes.
Emergency Nurse Extern
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Fresno
04.2024 - Current
- Completed a One- year externship in trauma and Red zone, gaining hands on experience in high acuity emergency settings.
- Assisted in trauma codes and stat medical emergencies to help stabilize critically ill and injured patients.
- Gained experience in trauma and code documentation, ensuring accurate and timely medical records.
Emergency Room Technician
Valley Childrens Hospital
Madera, CA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported trauma and resuscitation efforts in high- acuity pediatric setting.
- Performed EKGs, Splint applications and Blood draws.
- Stocked and maintained critical care supplies for emergency readiness.
Emergency Room Technician
Fresno, CA
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Monitored and documented patient vitals to support clinical decision making.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, improving satisfaction and safety metrics.
- Performed EKG, Blood draws, and splint applications.
Call Center Representative
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Clovis, CA
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed high-volume inbound calls, providing accurate information about services and resources.
- Assisted clients in navigating health services, ensuring a supportive and informative experience.
- Resolved complex client inquiries by utilizing problem-solving skills to ensure satisfactory outcomes.
Patient Care Assistant
Fresno, CA
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized patient care strategies.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and best practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Reedley College
Reedley, CA05-2022
Skills
- Proficient in epic charting system,
- Telemetry monitoring
- Rapid response and code team participation
- ACLS /BLS/PALS certified
- Trauma care
- Critical care nursing
- Infection control and safety protocols
- High patient volume management
- prioritizing critical patients
- Deescalation techniques
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-
- NIHSS certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Nurse Extern
Community Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
02.2022 - 03.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Valley Childrens Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Call Center Representative
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
11.2017 - 07.2019
Patient Care Assistant
07.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Associate of Science - Biology
Reedley College