Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinicalrotations
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Timeline
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GERALDINE STONE

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

As a compassionate and detail-oriented BSN graduate, I am eager to apply my diverse clinical experience and strong critical thinking skills to provide exceptional patient care. With a proven ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure environments and a commitment to continuous professional growth, I aim to contribute to a healthcare team dedicated to delivering quality, patient-centered care while further enhancing my nursing expertise.


Registered Nurse #95393942

Public Health Nurse #571895

Certified Nursing Assistant #01205850


Nursing knowledge from a BSN program. Excellent communication skills, competence, and attention to detail. Experience: patient assessment, IV insertions, catheterization, NG tube placement, EPIC, blood draws, wound care, and medication administration.


Certifications: CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA), NIHSS Stroke Certification and Hospital Fire Safety Card


Ability to anticipate necessary tasks independently or as a team while quickly adapting to change. Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with post-partum care for mothers and newborns, including assistance with feeding, bathing, and changing diapers
  • Ensured vital signs were completed and recorded in accordance with the delivery type
  • Assisted nurses with daily tasks and reported any concerns to the nursing staff promptly and accurately, ensuring that appropriate interventions were initiated as needed

Volunteer

Cedars-Sinai
06.2023 - 11.2023

Engage with patients by offering companionship, assisting with non-clinical needs, and providing comfort items such as water, blankets, or reading materials.


Help hospital staff with administrative tasks, deliveries, or organizing supplies to ensure efficient unit operations.


Guide patients, families, and visitors throughout the hospital and escort them to their destinations to enhance their overall experience.

Chef Assistant

St. John Lunch Program
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Positively interacted with students, ensuring a positive experience through customer service in a fast-paced environment
  • Led several projects, including creating future menus while organizing a commercial kitchen
  • Communicated with kitchen staff and students to maintain the flow of tasks and deadlines

Business Owner

Simply Catering Company
09.2010 - 01.2017
  • Lead business operations for a small catering company, modifying services to clients’ needs
  • Oversaw staff while maintaining a positive work environment and consistent communication

Retail Sales Merchandiser

CorePower
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Analyzed retail sales reports assessing which products best drive sales at each studio location
  • Received inventory, labeled, and distributed to multiple regional locations, paying attention to detail
  • Worked with Retail Managers to properly process and allocate shipments while managing weekly cycle counts and bi-annual physical inventory counts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
08.2024

Nursing Pre-Requisites -

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care

Clinicalrotations

  • West Coast University, Anaheim, CA, Nursing Fundamentals: Skills Lab, 90 hr
  • Encompass Health, Tustin, CA, Med Surg Clinical – Adult post-surgical care, 90 hr
  • Anaheim Global, Anaheim, CA, Mental Health Clinical – Adult Psych Hospital, 90 hr
  • San Dimas Community Hospital, San Dimas, CA, Med Surg Clinical – Adult ED and ICU, 135 hr
  • Orange Coast Memorial Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA, Obstetrics – L & D and Postpartum 67.5 hr
  • CHOC, Orange, CA, Pediatrics 67.5 hr
  • Project Access, Garden Grove, CA, Public Health, 90 hr
  • Orange Coast Memorial, Fountain Valley, CA, Advanced Med Surg – Adult ED and ICU, 90 hr
  • Providence St. Joseph, Orange, CA, Preceptorship in Mother/Baby, Antepartum, and OB stepdown, 135 hr

Volunteer Experience

  • Cedars Sinai, Beverly Hills, CA, Transforming Care at Bedside (TCAB) Volunteer Program – Neuro Unit, 154
  • St. John Catholic School, Seattle, WA, Parent volunteer, 01/01/10, 12/31/17
  • St. Simon and Jude Catholic School, Huntington Beach, CA, Parent volunteer, 01/01/17, 12/31/20

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence St. Joseph Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Cedars-Sinai
06.2023 - 11.2023

Chef Assistant

St. John Lunch Program
10.2016 - 05.2017

Retail Sales Merchandiser

CorePower
04.2014 - 06.2015

Business Owner

Simply Catering Company
09.2010 - 01.2017

Nursing Pre-Requisites -

Golden West College
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • NIHSS

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
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