Crystal Gastelum
Riverside,CA
Summary
Future graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Positive and upbeat healthcare team member trained in nursing fundamentals, medical terminology and anatomy. Multitasks in fast-paced environments and provides level-headed emergency response. Highly organized with service-oriented approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Internship Student
Pomona Valley Hospital
Pomona, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
Internship Student
Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
CNA
Healthcare
Riverside, CA
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Ontario, CA04-2024
Associate of Science -
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA07-2018
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Medication and dosage
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Working knowledge of medical equipment
- Punctual and Reliable
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
· NIHSS certification
· BLS certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship Student
Pomona Valley Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Huntington Beach Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
CNA
Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Associate of Science -
Riverside City College