Gerardo Fuentes
Menifee
Summary
Adept Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UCI Health, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication, significantly contributing to team mentorship and high-quality patient care. Fluent in Spanish, with advanced certifications in ACLS and CCRN.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCI Medical Center
01.2002 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
ICU Transporter
UCI Health
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and coworkers through effective communication skills, contributing to a positive work atmosphere for all parties involved in the transportation process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University.
Salt Lake City, UT01-2024
Skills
- 19 Years of Critical Care Expertise
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
- Staff supervision
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- CCRN certification
Timeline
ICU Transporter
UCI Health
02.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
UCI Medical Center
01.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University.
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