JOSIEPHINE BUCALON-MARTINEZ
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in nurse supervision, team leadership, and quality assurance. Focus on patient safety through adherence to clinical standards and proactive risk identification. Skilled in nursing oversight, clinical documentation, and care coordination.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Terrace Post Acute
Van Nuys, California
06.2025 - Current
- Led nursing staff supervision to enhance professional growth and streamline workflow.
- Addressed staff conflicts promptly while protecting morale.
- Managed multi-unit operations and addressed staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impact.
- Built and carried out care plans to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Promoted open communication to address conflicts and improve team dynamics.
- Addressed staff conflicts promptly while protecting morale.
- Helped build and carry out care plans to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Built and carried out care plans to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to align patient care strategies. to improve collaboration across healthcare teams.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary staff to improve patient care and response times.
- Connected physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families, and other healthcare providers through clear communication.
- Trained staff on medication management best practices and patient education.
- Monitored medication administration processes to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Instructed patients and families about their conditions, medication use, and recovery plans. about illness or injury, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
- Coordinated shift reports with interdisciplinary team and charge nurses.
- Evaluated resident charts to ensure proper documentation and care plan adherence. for accuracy and care plan updates.
- Reviewed medication administration and nursing documentation for compliance.
- Helped CNAs with resident transfers, bathing, and personal care.
- Shared resident status updates with physicians and family members.
- Applied infection control practices across Terrace Post Acute unit.
- Supported admissions, discharges, and ongoing skilled nursing workflows.
- Reviewed patient responses to evaluate nursing intervention effectiveness.
- Worked with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Built policies and procedures for nursing unit.
- Monitored clinical outcomes to identify care delivery improvement opportunities.
- Identified nursing training needs and provided instruction and coaching.
- Reviewed medical charts to verify documentation accuracy and order appropriateness.
- Assessed need for added equipment or supplies within unit.
- Followed all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Tracked inpatient bed use, facilities, and staff to support optimal resource use.
- Stayed current on medical advances and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Completed routine assessments to support quality care standards compliance.
- Completed performance reviews to support quality patient care.
- Carried out performance evaluations to maintain high nursing practice standards.
- Instructed patients and families about their conditions, medication use, and recovery plans. about illness or injury, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary staff to improve patient care and response times.
- Engaged with patients compassionately while safeguarding medical privacy.
- Tracked inpatient bed use, facilities, and staff to support optimal resource use.
- Stayed current on medical advances and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Terrace Post Acute
Van Nuys, California
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Gave prescribed medications using approved protocols and safety rules.
- Verified medication doses for accuracy and patient allergies to reduce risk of reactions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to approved protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported condition changes to nursing staff.
- Tracked vital sign patterns and flagged possible health concerns quickly.
- Collected and documented vital signs to monitor current patient conditions.
- Monitored respiration, activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose after medical administration.
- Partnered with healthcare team members to build and carry out patient care plans.
- Worked with healthcare team to assess needs, plan and adjust care, and carry out interventions.
- Communicated with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders about care plans and concerns.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to address concerns and coordinate care.
- Supported clear team communication to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient care in line with physicians' orders and nursing standards.
- Provided compassionate patient care while meeting individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks to support comfort and independence.
- Assisted residents with hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Evaluated patient complaints and carried out appropriate interventions.
- Documented patient condition changes and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Completed regular rounds to review status of assigned patients.
- Followed facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Followed infection control procedures across terrace post acute patient care areas.
- Maintained safe care settings by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Arranged follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Supported quality improvement efforts to strengthen patient care outcomes.
- Assisted with development and rollout of nursing policies and procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team to assess needs, plan and adjust care, and carry out interventions.
- Prepared or checked food trays for match with prescribed diet.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals to address concerns and coordinate care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mr Chris Gabler
Sylmar, California
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported Mr. Chris Gabler with bathing, dressing, and daily hygiene care.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Turned and repositioned patients to help prevent pressure injuries.
- Supported patients with feeding and hydration to maintain health.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, tests, and activities.
- Recorded care tasks and patient observations in charts.
- Communicated patient needs clearly with Mr. Chris Gabler and care team.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, to promote patient comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Delivered meals to patient rooms and supported feeding when needed.
- Provided help with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to support wellness.
- Repositioned residents with proper body mechanics to help reduce pressure ulcers.
- Supported daily living tasks, personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
- Documented patient care, condition changes, progress, or concerns for medical review.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including linen changes and bathroom cleaning for sanitation.
- Helped residents prepare for activities and social programs.
- Ensured patient rooms were clean and sanitized to promote a healthy environment.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and pillow positioning.
- Assisted Mr. Chris Gabler with bathing, dressing, and hygiene care to support comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and escalated changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Repositioned patients to support skin integrity and pressure injury prevention.
- Supported meal service, feeding, and hydration to maintain intake.
- Maintained clean, stocked patient rooms and care supplies for daily use.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, tests, and scheduled activities.
- Documented care activities and patient observations accurately for clinical review.
- Communicated patient needs effectively with Mr. Chris Gabler and care team.
- Supported activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, for patient comfort.
- Tracked vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration to support monitoring.
- Facilitated room service meals and feeding assistance to promote nutrition.
- Supported hygiene routines, including shaving, bathing, and oral care, to promote wellness.
- Used proper body mechanics when turning and repositioning residents to reduce pressure ulcer risk.
- Assisted with daily living, personal care, feeding, and ambulation to maintain function.
- Maintained clear documentation of care, condition changes, progress, and concerns for staff review.
- Prepared residents for activities and social programming to support participation.
- Sanitized patient rooms in line with established infection-control protocols.
- Administered back rubs and adjusted pillows to enhance patient comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr Carlos S Lanting College
Novaliches Quezon City Phillipines03-2008
Skills
- Nursing oversight
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration and reconciliation
- Infection control
- Emergency triage
- Patient safety monitoring
- Wound management
- Geriatric care and inpatient care
- Utilization review
- Electronic charting and clinical documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Team communication
- Schedule management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Quality assurance
- Performance improvement
- Policy development
- Staff leadership
- Nursing supervision
- Team communication
- Schedule management
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Medical and health provider referrals
- Medical emergency triage
- Inpatient care
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient safety monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Inpatient care
- Medication reconciliation
- Quality assurance
Languages
filipino
Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Terrace Post Acute
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Terrace Post Acute
10.2021 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mr Chris Gabler
04.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr Carlos S Lanting College