Jaqueline Gutierrez

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KINDRED HOSPITAL – Westminster, CA
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry Charge Nurse
01/2023 – Present

Led daily care coordination for 25+ bed unit, ensuring timely admissions, discharges, and patient transitions, improving workflow efficiency by 30%.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to reduce readmission rates by 15% through proactive discharge planning and patient education.

Precepted and mentored 5+ new nurses, contributing to a 100% staff retention rate in the past year.

Assisted OR team during cardiovascular and GI procedures, reducing turnover time between cases by 20%.

WALGREENS PHARMACY – Artesia, CA
RN – COVID-19 Immunization Nurse
09/2022 – 11/2022

• Administered vaccines in community clinics
• Completed clinical documentation using VAR system
• Collaborated with site liaisons and ensured patient safety

SOUTH COAST POST-ACUTE – Santa Ana, CA
LVN Charge Nurse
09/2020 – 02/2022

• Coordinated transport, dialysis prep, and multidisciplinary care
• Supervised CNA staff and ensured accurate charting
• 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.

ADVANCED REHAB CENTER OF TUSTIN – Santa Ana, CA
Licensed Vocational Nurse
06/2014 – 09/2020

• Provided trach, G-tube, wound, and IV care
• Supported discharge and admission processes
• Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Additional LVN experience at: College Hospital (OR/PACU), Country Villa Plaza, and Fountain Care Center

• Prepared an average of 10–12 patients per shift for electroconvulsive therapy, ensuring accurate pre-op assessments and IV access initiation.
• Monitored patient vitals and recovery during post-anesthesia care, identifying early signs of complications in high-risk psychiatric patients.
• Accurately documented 100% of patient care activities in Point Care Click software, contributing to successful Joint Commission reviews.
• Administered psychiatric medications and provided direct behavioral support, improving compliance and reducing agitation incidents by 30%.
• Assisted with ADLs and behavior interventions for patients with acute mental health needs, promoting a safer and more therapeutic environment.