David Vega
Visalia,CA
Summary
Registered nurse seeking to transition into surgical-procedural nursing. Previous experience in intermediate critical care CV ICCU.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health 5 Tower
Visalia, California
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with providers to ensure best outcomes for patients
- Monitored pertinent lab values
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences within healthcare settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Student Nurse Assistant/SNI
Kaweah Health
Visalia , CA
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- As SNI in 4T: Head to toe and documentation
- Medication and IV drug administration
- Foley catheters
- Wound care
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and health maintenance
Ophthalmic Assistant
Sierra Eye Medical Group
Visalia, California
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Perform diagnostics such as OCT, Fundus photos, autorefraction
- Prepare the patient for intraocular injection
- administer dilating eye drops
- Check visual acuity and eye pressure
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Schedule appointments for patients.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Visalia, California
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Communicated effectively with customers to address inquiries and concerns.
Education
Associates In Nursing - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-2025
Associate Of Arts (AA) - Math And Science Transfer Studies
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA12-2022
Skills
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- NG tube insertion
- IV insertion
- Foley catheter
- Specimen collection
- CPR, BLS
- Blood transfusion
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health 5 Tower
07.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Assistant/SNI
Kaweah Health
12.2023 - 05.2025
Ophthalmic Assistant
Sierra Eye Medical Group
08.2021 - 05.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2017 - 11.2018
Associates In Nursing - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Associate Of Arts (AA) - Math And Science Transfer Studies
College of The Sequoias