Daniela Vargas
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate bilingual Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Positioned patients for comfort and to prevent hospital-acquired pressure Injuries.
- Used teamwork and communication to establish suitable care plans for patients
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding if needed.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage, documented information in patient charts, and communicated status updates to care team.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks, and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Delivered high-quality care to ICU, Medical Surgical, Tele, Step Down, Surgical, and Pediatric level patients in hospital facility.
- Took care of up to 22 patients daily and managed to care for them and help them with everyday activities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NorthBay Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed room linens, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout different lifespans with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to ICU, Medical Surgical, Tele, Surgical, and Pediatric level patients in hospital facility.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Was chair of non-pharmacological toolkit group that would research best non-pharmaceutical ways to relieve patient's pain
- I also actively participated in our hospital's ERAS program and ensured all our patients were on best and fastest track to recovery after surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA12.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Will C Wood High School
Vacaville, CA06.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Head-to-Toe Assessments
- Foley Catheter and NGT Insertion and Removal
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- IV Drug Therapy Management
Certification
- ACLS, American Heart Association - Expires April 2025
- BLS, American Heart Association - Expires March 2025
- Licensed Registered Nurse - License number 95339712, Expires August 31, 2024
- Telemetry Certification, Northbay Medical Center
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Clinical Experience
Name of Hospital Department Unit Total Hours Month/Year Completed
Kaiser Vallejo Medical Surgical 120 May 2023
Kaiser Vallejo Medical Surgical 120 March 2023
Kaiser Vallejo Medical Surgical 120 December 2022
Adventist Vallejo Psychiatric Units 1,2,3,4 120 October 2022
Napa State Hospital Psychiatric Hospital 120 October 2022
Kaiser Vacaville Medical Surgical/Telemetry 120 May 2022
Kaiser Vallejo Mother Baby/NICU/L&D 120 March 2022
Kaiser Vallejo Medical Surgical 96 December 2021
Piners Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Facility 48 October 2021
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NorthBay Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Solano Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Solano Community College
High School Diploma -
Will C Wood High School