Donielle Esqueda
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Earnest Health
Bakersfield, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 5-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Bakersfield
12.2013 - 08.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- IV Administration
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Prioritizing Patients
- Ventilator Management
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Shared Governance
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Operational Standards
- Project Implementation
- Work Assignments
- Treatment Recommendations
- EMR Systems
- Local and State Regulations
- Patient Triage
- Unit Oversight
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Licensed RN - 766994
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Earnest Health
10.2023 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
07.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
09.2020 - 01.2022
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Adventist Health Bakersfield
12.2013 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bakersfield College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
- Licensed RN - 766994
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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