Crystal Garza Cortez
Hanford,CA
Summary
To obtain a Registered Nurse position that will utilize my education and training to promote quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nurses
Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lindsay
12.2013 - Current
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lindsay, CA
07.2011 - Current
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Hacienda Health Care
Hanford, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Fresno City College
Fresno CA12-2012
Licensed Vocation Nurse Program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA12-2011
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CA12.2007
Health Science -
West Hills College
Lemoore, CA12.2007
Liberal Arts -
West Hills College
Lemoore, CA12.2007
Skills
- Bilingual in English/Spanish Languages
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical Terminology
- Charting
- Data Collection: Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Physical Condition, Identification of Abnormalities
- Injections (Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular)
- Infection Control
- Specimen Control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Care Plan Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Observe and Report Patient Assessment
- Wound Care and Treatment
- EKG's
- Urinalysis
- Insert/DC Foley Catheters
- Colostomy/Stoma Care
- Orogastic/Nasogastric Placement
- Tube Feedings
- IV Therapy and Phlebotomy (with certification)
- Interpretation of routine laboratory results
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Volunteer Experience
2005-01-01, 2005-12-31, Coalinga Regional Medical Center, Coalinga, CA, Admitting Clerk
References
References Attached
Licensescertificates
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- American Heart Association Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nurses
Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2013 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2011 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Hacienda Health Care
01.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse -
Fresno City College
Licensed Vocation Nurse Program -
San Joaquin Valley College
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
College of Sequoias
Health Science -
West Hills College
Liberal Arts -
West Hills College