Daisy Alcantar
National City,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, rehabilitation care, long term care, post-operative patients, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
San Ysidro Health Center PACE
10.2019 - Current
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Performed triage on incoming patients and telephone calls and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Worked closely with doctors, specialists, and other care providers to deliver short- and long-term care to patients
Registered Nurse
Los Gatos Meadows
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Performed all nursing skills, knowledge of procedures and protocols while providing care to patients
- Performed safe and specialized use of specialized equipment and accurate administration of medications
- Performed full assessments on patients, identify any changes in patient status and report to the appropriate health care professional
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques
- Maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Registered Nurse
Via West Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed complete health screenings of patients and staff
- Followed appropriate medical routines including record keeping in the daily health log, disposal of medical waste, managing, and safeguarding medications, and utilization of appropriate standing orders to administer medications and treatments
- Triage and provided nursing care to patients and staff
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San Jose, CA12.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
San Mateo, CA05.2016
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - PRE-NURSING
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
San Mateo05.2014
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIAL SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
San Mateo05.2014
Skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Quality patient care
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Bilingual
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 95098614
- Public Health Nurse, California, 559038
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024 to 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Ysidro Health Center PACE
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Los Gatos Meadows
02.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Via West Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - PRE-NURSING
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - SOCIAL SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO
Similar Profiles
Mariana VegaMariana Vega
Medical Assistant 2 at San Ysidro Health/ San Diego PaceMedical Assistant 2 at San Ysidro Health/ San Diego Pace
Cecilia PradoCecilia Prado
Referral/Prior Authorization Specialist at San Diego PACE, San Ysidro HealthReferral/Prior Authorization Specialist at San Diego PACE, San Ysidro Health
Eduardo HernandezEduardo Hernandez
Nurse Assistant at San Diego PACE San YsidroNurse Assistant at San Diego PACE San Ysidro