Jacqueline Luna
Porterville
Summary
Dynamic Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sierra View Medical Center, excelling in emergency response and patient education. Proven ability to manage labor effectively while providing compassionate support. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to achieving departmental goals through innovative patient care strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Sierra View Medical Center
Portersville
08.2021 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Instructed new parents in proper infant care techniques, including bathing, feeding, swaddling and soothing methods.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Instructed and supervised nursing students and new hires in labor and delivery procedures.
- Leveraged equipment and administered medications, supporting labor, delivery and care of newborns.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Portersville
02.2013 - 03.2025
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and privacy regulations.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Performed crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate difficult situations involving agitated or suicidal patients.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated access to community resources.
- Administered medications as prescribed and documented effects.
- Educated staff on effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in psychiatric settings.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications and their side effects.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Trained new psychiatric technicians and support staff.
- Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Visalia
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Psychiatric Technician
Kern Valley State Prison
Delano
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and privacy regulations.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during patient emergencies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Administered medications as prescribed and documented effects.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Conducted hypodermic injections following hospital procedures.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive behavior.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
Education
Botox, PRP, Micro Needling Certificiation - Aeshtetics
Beverly Hills RN
Beverly Hills, CA04-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05-2020
Associate of Science - Biology
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05-2018
Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05-2009
Skills
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Labor management
- Unit oversight
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Trouble Shooting Fetal Monitors
- Applying FSE and Amnioinfusion's PRN
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Sierra View Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2021
Psychiatric Technician
Kern Valley State Prison
05.2016 - 05.2020
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
02.2013 - 03.2025
Botox, PRP, Micro Needling Certificiation - Aeshtetics
Beverly Hills RN
Associate of Science - Nursing
Porterville College
Associate of Science - Biology
Porterville College
Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician
Porterville College
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