JOHN BASQUEZ
Calimesa,CA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Registered Nurse (RN) with a BSN and an MBA in Healthcare Management, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience across gastroenterology, acute inpatient rehabilitation, and home healthcare. Demonstrated leadership as a Charge Nurse, with strengths in patient care coordination, staff supervision, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Known for exceptional organizational skills and a strategic focus on improving operational efficiency, enhancing patient outcomes, and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Served as Charge Nurse, overseeing daily operations of the gastroenterology department, including coordinating patient flow, managing staffing schedules, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Assisted in endoscopic procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy) by preparing patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and maintaining sterile technique.
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided pre-operative assessments, ensuring patients were thoroughly evaluated, including medical history review, lab work, and vital sign checks, to ensure eligibility for pain procedures.
- Executed multiple roles including scrub nurse, circulating nurse, pre-operative, and intra-operative nurse, ensuring smooth, efficient surgical procedures by managing sterile fields, coordinating surgical supplies, and supporting the surgical team.
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
03.2013 - 08.2018
- Provided patient care in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, assisting patients recovering from surgery, stroke, trauma, and neuromuscular conditions with functional and mobility goals.
- Served as charge nurse on occasion, overseeing day-to-day operations of the unit, including supervising nursing staff, managing patient flow, and ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Home Health
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, respiratory therapists, and family members, to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Performed routine assessments of the child’s condition, including monitoring respiratory function, hydration levels, and gastrointestinal health.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angel View Crippled Children Foundation
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Monitored and managed patients on mechanical ventilation, including ventilator settings, airway suctioning, and emergency response readiness.
- Administered enteral feedings and medications via gastrostomy tube, ensuring adherence to physician orders and proper infection control protocols.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06.2011
Skills
- Electronic health record management
- Charge nurse leadership
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Gastroenterology nursing proficiency
- Acute care rehabilitation experience
- Patient Care Coordination
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License – Current
- American Heart Association - BLS Current
- American Heart Association - ACLS Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
04.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
03.2013 - 08.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Home Health
04.2012 - 10.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angel View Crippled Children Foundation
10.2008 - 07.2013
MBA - Healthcare Management
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
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