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Cristine Loren Cadiente

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Hardworking New Grad RN with LVN experience and willingness to learn and grow. Skilled in patient care, medical documentation, and administering treatments. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infection Preventionist

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
  • Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices and follow antibacterial stewardship guidelines
  • Investigated outbreaks and initiated control measures to stop and prevent future incidents while developing strong working relationships with public health officials to ensure timely reporting of outbreaks and communicable disease
  • Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections and immunization rates such as CDPH, NHSN, and San Diego Epidemiology
  • Assisted in the management of infectious disease by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
  • Collaborated with environmental services staff to ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care areas and equipment.

Medication Nurse

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Administered prescribed medications using PointClickCare to note times, types and amounts of medications for each patient and ensured proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to accurate medical records for each patient.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication during medication rounds.
  • Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Medication Technician

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinate medication services with residents, family, hospice, home health, and physician.
  • Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.

Medication Technician

ActivCare Living Rolling Hills Ranch
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Medication Management under the supervision of the LVN/RN
  • Offered medications to 30 plus residents per shift
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.

Caregiver

ActivCare Living Rolling Hills Ranch
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Assisted clients in Memory Care with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life, and redirected behaviors for safety
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
12-2022

Associate of Arts - Preparation of Allied Health Programs

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
05-2019

Certificate of Proficiency - Certified Nursing Assistant

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
08-2017

Skills

  • Languages: English, Tagalog, Ilocano
  • Epic Trained
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Antibiotic Stewardship
  • Immunization and Infection Control
  • Outbreak management
  • Wound Management
  • Patient assessment
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient-focused care
  • CPR certified, NIHSS certified, Mental Health First Aid certified

Certification


  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
  • Infection Preventionist Certification - California Department of Public Health
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Mental Health First Aid USA


Clinical Experience

Nursing Student, Southwestern College LVN-ADN Program 

Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista (Transitions LVN-RN/Med-Surg).                                               Spring 2024

UCSD Hospital, Hillcrest (Medical Surgical - PCU, Dialysis, Wound Clinic, Infusion Center).           Fall 2024

Sharp Hospital, Chula Vista (Gerontology - PCU, ICU, ER)                                                                  Spring 2025

Wound Clinic, UCSD Hillcrest (Preceptorship)                                                                                      Spring 2025 

Timeline

Infection Preventionist

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
05.2024 - Current

Medication Nurse

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
05.2023 - 05.2024

Medication Technician

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
03.2022 - 01.2023

Medication Technician

ActivCare Living Rolling Hills Ranch
09.2021 - 02.2022

Caregiver

ActivCare Living Rolling Hills Ranch
09.2017 - 09.2021


  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
  • Infection Preventionist Certification - California Department of Public Health
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - Mental Health First Aid USA


Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)

Southwestern College

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Southwestern College

Associate of Arts - Preparation of Allied Health Programs

Southwestern College

Certificate of Proficiency - Certified Nursing Assistant

Southwestern College
Cristine Loren Cadiente