Joshua Caturay
San Bruno,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Paramedic with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City and American Medical Response, San Mateo County. Proficient in medication and IV administration, patient education, and clinical judgment. Skilled in Epic charting with basic knowledge of communication in Spanish and Tagalog.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
02.2011 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, San Mateo County
03.2001 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Streamlined patient handoff processes at hospitals by clearly communicating relevant information to receiving staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08-2010
No Degree - Paramedicine
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Basic Spanish
- Epic software use
Accomplishments
Back up Charge Nurse - Assumes responsibility as charge nurse in the event the charge nurse is unavailable.
Staff Nurse IV - Obtained staff nurse IV through being involved with various committees in the ED as well as training of ED personnel and providing teachings to educated staff.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support
- Paramedic License
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Tagalog
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
02.2011 - Current
Paramedic
American Medical Response, San Mateo County
03.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Francisco State University
No Degree - Paramedicine
Foothill College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
San Francisco State University