Guadalupe Calderon
Salida,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at California Health Care Facility, excelling in patient care and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance treatment strategies and advocate for patients, utilizing strong medical assessment skills and compassionate communication. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to delivering high-quality care to diverse populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Health Care Facility
Stockton, CA
09.2013 - Current
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Windsor Elmhaven
Stockton, CA
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Medical Assitant
Dr. Warwick
Modesto, CA
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2014
Skills
Health screening
Medical assessment
Infectious disease control
IV management
Chart updating
Vaccine administration
Patient care
Collecting vitals
Compassion and empathy
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Certification
BLS
Additional Information
Union Steward
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Health Care Facility
09.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Windsor Elmhaven
05.2013 - 09.2013
Medical Assitant
Dr. Warwick
11.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University