Cynthia Camarena
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Newly graduated Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity for an RN Residency Program. Current student nurse extern at Huntington Hospital, with 7+ years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Pediatric Home Health. Transitioning to the role of RN ADN. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and implementing critical care protocols to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing quality of care standards through meticulous monitoring and effective communication with healthcare teams. Believes that every person has the right to have accessible health care regardless of gender, color, religion, and or ethnicity/race.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Newly Licensed
Passed Nclex RN on 07/09/2024
Student Nurse Extern
Huntington Hospital St. 35
04.2024 - Current
- Aided patient mobility/repositioning and hygiene, ensuring comfort and preventing complications.
- Assist the registered nurse perform procedures such as Medication Administration (IVP and PO), IV Fluid maintenance, and IV Antibiotics
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Prime Health Providers
04.2016 - Current
- Specialized in Pediatric Home Health for Prime Health Providers.
Performed head to toe assessments
Obtained and assessed vital trends
Made recommendations to physicians and Registered Nurses.
Performed medication administration via PO, Gtube, Nebulizer, and Inhalation. Performed Mickey Button Gtube exchanges - Performed straight caths.
Knowledge of a Kangaroo pump.
Enhanced patient recovery by meticulous wound care, stages I-IV.
Assessed patient conditions, delivering critical data for treatment adjustments. Provided essential care, aiding in the implementation of CPAP and seizure protocols. Monitored patient recovery with precision, ensuring adherence to care plans. Guided family members in home care techniques, improving patient outcomes. Evaluated patient responses to treatments, optimizing care strategies.
Education
RN to BSN Registered Nursing in Science -
California State University of Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06.2026
Associate Degree of Nursing -
College of the Canyons
Valencia, CA05.2024
N240 Advanced Med Surg and Leadership -
College of the Canyons
05.2024
N236 Obstetrics/Pediatric Nursing -
College of the Canyons
12.2023
N234 Intermediate Med-Surg -
College of the Canyons
10.2023
N045 Basic EKG Interpretation -
College of the Canyons
07.2023
N126 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing -
College of the Canyons
05.2023
N124 Beginning Med Surg -
College of the Canyons
03.2023
N112 Foundations of Nursing -
College of the Canyons
12.2022
N114 Fundamentals of Nursing -
College of the Canyons
12.2022
Associate in Science (A.S.): Social and Behavioral Sciences -
East Los Angeles College
East Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Associate in Science (A.S.): Natural Sciences -
East Los Angeles College
East Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
American Career College-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA11.2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Infection Control Standards
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Transportation
- Basic Nursing Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Documentation
- Quality of Care Standards
- Medication Administration
Certifications / Awards
- Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society ICC Representative (College of the Canyons, Valencia CA) Spring 2024
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Member as of Spring 2024
- Mentor Beginning Level Registered Nursing Students (College of the Canyons, Valencia)
- Mentor Pre- Nursing Students (College of the Canyons, Valencia)
- Awardee of COADN South Scholarship June 2023
- Basic Life Support Provider (American Heart Association) August 2022- August 2024
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (Los Angeles Fire Safety) June 2022-June 2026
- Member of Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (January 2024)
- Sepsis Alliance Certification Sepsis Alliance Institute (San Diego, CA Spring 2024)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (College of the Canyons, Nominated Spring 2024)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support June 2024-June 2026 (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
Huntington Hospital St. 35
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Prime Health Providers
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Newly Licensed
RN to BSN Registered Nursing in Science -
California State University of Dominguez Hills
Associate Degree of Nursing -
College of the Canyons
N240 Advanced Med Surg and Leadership -
College of the Canyons
N236 Obstetrics/Pediatric Nursing -
College of the Canyons
N234 Intermediate Med-Surg -
College of the Canyons
N045 Basic EKG Interpretation -
College of the Canyons
N126 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing -
College of the Canyons
N124 Beginning Med Surg -
College of the Canyons
N112 Foundations of Nursing -
College of the Canyons
N114 Fundamentals of Nursing -
College of the Canyons
Associate in Science (A.S.): Social and Behavioral Sciences -
East Los Angeles College
Associate in Science (A.S.): Natural Sciences -
East Los Angeles College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
American Career College-Los Angeles
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