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Francisco Javier Becerra

Sun Valley

Summary

Experienced with comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Strong understanding of medical protocols and care coordination, ensuring high standards of patient safety and recovery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II, Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
09.2008 - Current
  • Conduct patient assessments, developing plans of care to implement and evaluate patient care according to their specific age and developmental needs. Ensuring patient safety during their recovery from anesthesia. Educating patients and families regarding the home care after surgery.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication processes.

Traveling Registered Nurse

Nurses RX (Traveling Nurse Company)
01.2007 - 09.2008
  • Obtained thirteen-week assignments at Children’s Hospital Orange County, California (Medical/Surgical Unit and Floating). Children’s Hospital Los Angeles California (PACU and Me Surg/Neuro). Dallas Children’s Medical Center, Texas (PACU)

Clinical Nurse III Registered Nurse

Miami Children’s Hospital
03.2004 - 01.2007
  • Assess and prepare patients for surgical procedures. Develop, implement and evaluate plans of care according to specific surgical procedure, patient age and needs after surgery for the recovery from anesthesia. Educating patients and family on discharge home care instructions after surgery.

Traveling Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare (Travel Nurse Company)
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • Obtained thirteen-week assignments at Childrens Hospital of Orange County, California (Med/Surg unit). Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Med/Surg, Renal, Asthma unit). Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, Florida (Pedi/Rehab unit). Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, California (Rehab/Surgical/Cystic Fibrosis unit).

Clinical Nurse II Registered Nurse

Childrens hospital of Los Angeles
05.2001 - 12.2002
  • Conducted patient assessments, developed plans of care, implemented and evaluated care according to specific patient age, and developmental needs for patients recovering from anesthesia. Educated patients and families regarding home care after surgery.
  • Rehab/Surgical/CF unit September 1999-May 2001
  • Emergency Department November 2000-May 2001
  • Relief charge nurse of the unit. Worked in collaboration with LPN and care assistant in a team to deliver patient care, Admissions and discharges. Educated patients and families, attended patient care conferences as needed and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team members (Physicians, Occupational, Physical and Speech therapists, Social Workers and school teachers).

Registered Nurse I

El Centro Regional Medical Center
05.1998 - 08.1999
  • Pediatric Department May 1998-August 1999
  • Emergency Department January 1998-August 1999
  • Admissions, discharges and patient transfers to other hospitals. Patient and family education. Acted as own charge nurse for the team/Unit.

Education

Associates of Science - Nursing

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California
05.1998

Skills

  • Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English and Spanish
  • Vital signs documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control
  • Phlebotomy
  • Intake and discharge
  • Pediatric care
  • Nurse training
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient care
  • Staff education and training
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Discharge planning
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License #546980, California Expires February 28, 2026
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support. Expires December - 2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires December - 2025
  • Basic Life Support Provider (CPR and AED) Expires December - 2025

Awards

Graduated with honors from Imperial Valley College and School of Nursing, GPA 3.18 (Dean's List) May 1998

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II, Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
09.2008 - Current

Traveling Registered Nurse

Nurses RX (Traveling Nurse Company)
01.2007 - 09.2008

Clinical Nurse III Registered Nurse

Miami Children’s Hospital
03.2004 - 01.2007

Traveling Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare (Travel Nurse Company)
12.2002 - 03.2004

Clinical Nurse II Registered Nurse

Childrens hospital of Los Angeles
05.2001 - 12.2002

Registered Nurse I

El Centro Regional Medical Center
05.1998 - 08.1999

Associates of Science - Nursing

Imperial Valley College

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