JASON DELGADO
Upland,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience in telemetry and behavioral health leadership. Actively pursuing a new role offering professional growth and challenging opportunities. Expertise in acute care, behavioral health protocols, and EHR systems. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and implement evidence-based practices while upholding high safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak
Covina, California
03.2023 - Current
- Directed and coordinated patient care within a psychiatric facility by supervising staff, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring the quality of care.
- Implemented safety protocols such as searching for weapons and drugs among patients admitted for evaluation.
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing the risk of harm or suicide attempts of clients in distressful situations.
- Counseled individuals suffering from depression, anxiety or other psychiatric conditions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Emerald Health Services
El Segundo, California
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered exceptional patient care across diverse diagnoses from treatment initiation to completion.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring patient responses.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications to significantly reduce risk of symptom recurrence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to adjust care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Successfully navigated new clinical workflows and systems at Temecula Valley Hospital, St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Provided acute patient care on 40-bed telemetry unit specializing in stroke and cardiac conditions.
- Operated BiPAP and ventilator machines to assist patients with respiratory needs.
- Administered drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin, Heparin, and Lasix as prescribed.
- Applied critical thinking and professional judgment to solve complex problems in acute care.
- Floated to various units, maintaining a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio in high-demand settings.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary rounds, advocating for best practices to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as a mentor for less experienced nurses during high-pressure situations.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient care.
Caregiver
LiveHome
Riverside, CA
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA01-2013
Highschool Diploma -
Redlands East Valley High School
Redlands, CA06-2004
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Patient admission and assessment
- Patient education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic health records management
- Medication administration
- Leadership and problem solving
- Fluent in Spanish
- IV setup and drug therapy management
- Ventilator care
- Discharge coordination
- Autonomous practice
- Body mechanics expertise
- Staff development and precepting
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Emerald Health Services
12.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Redlands Community Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2020
Caregiver
LiveHome
01.2012 - 06.2014
Associates Degree - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
Highschool Diploma -
Redlands East Valley High School
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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