Gerardo “Jerry” Aguilar
Montebello,CA
Summary
Daisy award winner as Jerry Aguilar RN, March 2015. Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Huntington Memorial Hospital as Charge Nurse of a comprehensive stroke center for the past fourteen years. Recognized for compassionate patient interactions and effective team leadership, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over twenty five years of industry experience. Trained in the treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of Stroke, Oncology, Acute Rehab, Medical-Surgical, NICU, .
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through twenty-five years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Neuro-Stroke Unit
Huntington Memorial Hospital
04.2011 - 03.2025
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration for a twenty one bed comprehensive stroke center.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and safety to ensure optimum patient care.
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding, monitoring patient orders, and directly communicating with the emergency room charge nurse and house supervisor on impending admission’s and transfers to streamline proper placement of stroke patients.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments. Engage in quality improvement, initiatives, ensure adhering to protocols and guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families in healthcare professionals
- Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Participate in staff education and training programs.
- Identify and address potential safety issues and quality concerns. Please all appropriate work orders in the computer to be taken care of as soon as possible.
- Develop implement and monitor, acute to long-term care for stroke patients in their transition to an Acute Rehabilitation Unit, or long term care at home
Registry Registered Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registry Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse Lite
Presbyterian InterCommunity Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2010
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- 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.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation/ Charge Nurse
Queen of Angels Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
03.2004 - 03.2004
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- 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.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
California Hospital Medical Center
05.2003 - 02.2004
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in neonatal critical care units.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles, CA05.1997
Skills
- Expert IV insertion
- Nurse training
- Licensed RN
- Patient record auditing
- Evidence-based nursing
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Team leadership
- Clinical training
- Team development and management
- Issue resolution
- Duty delegation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Friendly and outgoing
- Charting and documenting
- Safety and security procedures
- Mentoring and coaching
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Patient care standards
- Rapport building
- Indirect patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Decision-making
- Quality improvement
- Quality assurance controls
- Nursing care coordination
- Continuum of care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Medication distribution
- Direct patient care
- Supply management
- Calm and composed
- Staff supervision
- Heavy lifting
- Staff scheduling
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate and patient
- Medical record auditing
- Employee performance
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License #548112 expiration October 31, 2026
- ACLS/BLS, expires August 2026
- NICU & ONS certifications expired
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Neuro-Stroke Unit
Huntington Memorial Hospital
04.2011 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Nurse Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
10.2010 - 03.2011
Registry Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
04.2010 - 12.2010
Registry Registered Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
02.2010 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse Lite
Presbyterian InterCommunity Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation/ Charge Nurse
Queen of Angels Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
03.2004 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
California Hospital Medical Center
05.2003 - 02.2004
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
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