Cristina Ponciano Gregory
Reno,NV
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. I am a hardworker, team player, and always willing to help within my scope of practice.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse, Unit Secretary
Huntington Health Cedar Sinai
04.2011 - Current
- Performs routine evaluations of each patient's status by monitoring and recording VS.
- Administering medications.
- Changing bandages and dressing wounds.
- Monitoring patients' responses to medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a professional environment through effective organization, inventory management, and supply ordering processes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Provide excellent patient care and customer service.
Nursing Associate
Huntington Hospital Medical Center
11.2004 - Current
- Monitor and record vital signs as directed by nursing and medical staff.
- Assist with patients' intake and output.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Turn, reposition, and transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs.
- Assist patients with ambulation.
- Transport patients to different areas in the hospital.
- Answer call lights.
- Change bed linens and stocking supplies in patients' room.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies.
- Provide excellent patient care.
License Vocational Nurse
Sunnyview Care Center
05.2011 - 12.2019
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse and physicians.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided wound care management.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provide excellent patient care and customer service.
License Vocational Nurse
Monte Vista Grove Homes Assisted Living
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse and physicians.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided wound care management.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provide excellent patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 03.2005
- Monitor and record vital signs as directed by nursing and medical staff.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Turn, reposition and transfer patients in between beds and wheelchairs.
- Assist with ambulation.
- Change bed linens and stocking supplies in patients' room.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Perform excellent patient care and customer service.
Cashier
Unocal 76
06.1990 - 11.1999
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Developed rapport with regular customers, offering personalized service that fostered brand loyalty.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Provided friendly and excellent customer service.
Education
License Vocational Nurse
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA08.2010
General Education
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA1996
High School Diploma -
St. Rita Catholic School
Philippines1987
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Responsible and Dependable
- Pediatric Care
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Care
- Attention to Detail
- Family Communication
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
Additional Information
I speak Tagalog fluently.
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Monte Vista Grove Homes Assisted Living
09.2011 - 12.2013
License Vocational Nurse
Sunnyview Care Center
05.2011 - 12.2019
License Vocational Nurse, Unit Secretary
Huntington Health Cedar Sinai
04.2011 - Current
Nursing Associate
Huntington Hospital Medical Center
11.2004 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 03.2005
Cashier
Unocal 76
06.1990 - 11.1999
License Vocational Nurse
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
General Education
Riverside City College
High School Diploma -
St. Rita Catholic School
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