Emelyn Joy CUARESMA
Vista,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with work experiences as an ICU, MedSurg in tertiary and secondary level hospitals and Community Health nurse in the Philippines; Telemetry nurse /DOU in Acute Care hospital.
Medically trained and executes critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care as a licensed nurse in Skilled Nursing Facility and Homehealth Nurse Clinician.
Result driven Director of Nursing with experience in overseeing operations in SNF setting. Skilled in supervising nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care is provided in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
07.2025 - Current
- Oversee entire nursing department and staffing levels. Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff. Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. Coordinate MDS and care planning. Maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Served as a clinical DON resource for Ensign San Diego affiliated facilities focusing on Vista Knoll Specialized Care as home based facility with Golden Hill’s temporary closing from January 2024 to June 2025. Assisted facilities in reviewing clinical systems, assisted in facility driven QAs and state annual surveys.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Golden Hill Post Acute Care
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversee entire nursing department and staffing levels. Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff. Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. Coordinate MDS and care planning. Maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Served as a clinical DON resource for Ensign San Diego affiliated facilities focusing on Vista Knoll Specialized Care as home based facility with Golden Hill’s temporary closing from January 2024 to June 2025. Assisted facilities in reviewing clinical systems, assisted in facility driven QAs and state annual surveys.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Golden Hill Post Acute Care
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Oversee entire nursing department and staffing levels. Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff. Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. Coordinate MDS and care planning. Maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Served as a clinical DON resource for Ensign San Diego affiliated facilities focusing on Vista Knoll Specialized Care as home based facility with Golden Hill’s temporary closing from January 2024 to June 2025. Assisted facilities in reviewing clinical systems, assisted in facility driven QAs and state annual surveys.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Reo Vista Health Care Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels to a 160 bed capacity facility. Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff. Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of nursing staff. Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. Responsible for department budgeting and reporting. Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. Actively participate in and assist with all state surveys and required follow-up activity. Coordinate MDS and care planning. Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems including disciplinary actions and terminations. Must maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Reo Vista Health Care Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for assisting in supervising, delegating and evaluating nursing activities ensuring quality patient care in compliance with federal, state and local standards. Providing support to nursing staff and to the director of nursing, working hand in hand with the healthcare team to provide excellent quality of care. Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary actions. Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
- Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
CHARGE NURSE
Paradise Valley Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessing and providing care addressing acute changes in patients and working in a fast-paced environment. Working with the healthcare team and family members as patients transition to recovery and discharge to home or Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Assessing and providing care addressing acute changes in patients and working in a fast-paced environment.
- 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.
TELEMETRY RN
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessing and providing care addressing acute changes in patients and working in a fast-paced environment. Working with the healthcare team and family members as patients transition to recovery and discharge to home or Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Assessing and providing care addressing acute changes in patients and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
CHARGE NURSE
Paradise Valley Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Providing exceptional care to geriatric patients, post acute care and rehabilitation. Assisting and providing individualized care towards safe recovery and discharge. Continuously communicating with the healthcare team and family towards safe discharge. Supervises other RNs, LVNs, CNAs on the unit.
- Supervises other RNs, LVNs, CNAs on the unit.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
CLINICIAN/CASE MANAGER
Modern Home Health Care Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assesses patient needs and develops plan of care in coordination with the patient and family as well as other staff towards attaining the goal of helping the patient to be independent or back to state of health prior to the change of condition. Supervises PT, OT, LVN during home care visits.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
CHARGE NURSE
Castle Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Patient and family focused on providing efficient care throughout the continuum of care. Able to utilize the nursing care process through individualized assessment to evaluation of safe, therapeutic and efficient care. Supervises other RNs, LVNs, CNAs for the building.
- Supervises other RNs, LVNs, CNAs for the building.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
CHARGE NURSE
San Diego Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Patient and family focused on providing efficient care throughout the continuum of care. Able to utilize the nursing care process through individualized assessment to evaluation of safe, therapeutic and efficient care. Supervises other RNs, LVNs, CNAs for the building.
- Supervises other RNs, LVNs, CNAs for the building.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Univ. of Northern Philippines
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Christian College
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte01.2007
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of California 95188955 Expiration date: 2026-06-30
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Renewal date: 2025-09
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association Renewal date: 2025-09
- Registered Nurse Philippines 0491395
PHILIPPINES EXPERIENCE
- MEDICAL INTERN Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center San Fernando City, La Union Phils. 2015-07 to 2016-06
- MEDICAL STAFF NURSE Our Lady of Fatima Medical Clinic and Hospital Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Phils. 2009-10 to 2012-05
- MEDICAL/SURGICAL ICU Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center 2008-10 to 2009-10
Timeline
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Vista Knoll Specialized Care
07.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Golden Hill Post Acute Care
02.2023 - 06.2025
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Golden Hill Post Acute Care
01.2023 - 01.2023
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Reo Vista Health Care Center
07.2022 - 12.2022
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Reo Vista Health Care Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
TELEMETRY RN
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2022
CHARGE NURSE
Paradise Valley Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
CLINICIAN/CASE MANAGER
Modern Home Health Care Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2020
CHARGE NURSE
Castle Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
CHARGE NURSE
Paradise Valley Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 07.2021
CHARGE NURSE
San Diego Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation Center
04.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Christian College
Doctor of Medicine -
Univ. of Northern Philippines
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