Elena Padilla
Ontario,CA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Anxious to obtain a Clinical Instructor position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Excited to bring talent to growing nursing program and developing highly knowledgeable and skilled registered nurses.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (60% Geriatric; 40% Adult)
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Med- Surg
Pomona, CA
06.2008 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Participated in medication safety committee, meeting once per month to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over five patients daily.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
Office Manager
Viruch Vachirakorntong M.D., INC.
Apple Valley , CA
04.2000 - 04.2010
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA2008
Skills
- Spanish fluency
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Shared governance
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient Assessments
- Mentoring proficiency
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Clinical instruction
- Teamwork
- Computer proficiency
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - September 2013 (Recertification September 2018)
- Clinical Teaching Assistant- 2015
Leadership/Membership
Member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
Member of American Nurses Association
Medication Safety Committee Champion at PVHMC (2014- present)
Magnet Committee Champion, Journey to Nursing Excellence (2017- present)
Medical-Surgical Shared Governance
Charge Nurse on Medical-Surgical Unit
Clinical Level 3 Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse (60% Geriatric; 40% Adult)
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Med- Surg
06.2008 - Current
Office Manager
Viruch Vachirakorntong M.D., INC.
04.2000 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Victor Valley College
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