Joyce Baruela
Santee,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, specializing in acute care and ventilator support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical care excellence and effective infectious disease control. Recognized for leadership in mentoring nursing staff while upholding a steadfast commitment to safety and quality standards, aiming to leverage clinical expertise to improve patient care initiatives further.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Resource Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Administered medications to patients and assisted with adherence to their treatment plans.
- Executed detailed assessments of patients' physical and mental conditions, recording observations meticulously.
- Coordinated with diverse healthcare professionals to design personalized care strategies for patients.
- Instructed patients and families on disease control, medication use, and care after discharge.
- Delivered critical medical interventions during urgent circumstances.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
San Diego Post-Acute
El Cajon, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led team of over 10 nurses to oversee patient care.
- Oversaw the deployment of infection control measures to ensure safety in healthcare settings.
- Guided new nurses in nursing care delivery standards.
- Addressed emergencies quickly to mitigate risks efficiently.
- Assessed complex situations rapidly to develop effective solutions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
San Diego Post-Acute
El Cajon, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to healthcare team.
- Guided patients in mastering self-care techniques.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests, including blood glucose monitoring and urinalysis.
- Conducted regular assessments to identify and mitigate environmental hazards.
- Supported patients' rights by acknowledging their cultural beliefs.
LVN
community care center
La Mesa, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered comprehensive patient care focusing on wound management, catheterization, and vital signs assessment.
- Guided patients on effective self-care methods, proper medication use, and essential disease control techniques.
- Conducted routine diagnostic evaluations including blood pressure assessment and glucose level monitoring.
- Oversaw daily care for a caseload exceeding 30 patients, ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards.
- Leveraged EHR system to ensure precise documentation of patient evaluations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
San Diego06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Glendale Career College
San Diego, CA07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cordilleras
Baguio, Philippines01.2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Collaboration
- Epic
- Nursing
- PCU experience
- Cerner
- IV insertion
- ICU experience
- Acute care
- Ventilator support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Critical care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Precepting
- Infectious disease control
Affiliations
- Member of the American Nursing Association
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau
- Member of American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
- Nurse Practitoner with Furnishing license, #95031368, exp: 12/31/2025
- RN in California, #95229666, exp: 12/31/25
- ACLS Certification, exp: 06/30/26
- PCCN from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), exp: 09/30/27
- BLS Certification, exp: 12/31/26
- FNP-C from The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), exp: 01/31/30
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training, received: 11/01/24
Volunteer Experience
- Heart Walk and Stroke Walk in San Diego to support the American Heart Association's initiatives for heart health and stroke prevention awareness.
- Feeding San Diego, an organization committed to addressing food insecurity in the local community.
- Elder Help, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping and support to elderly individuals in need.
Languages
English
Professional
tagalog
Professional
Accomplishments
- Graduated MSN-FNP with Distinction
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Resource Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
San Diego Post-Acute
01.2020 - 01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Charge Nurse
San Diego Post-Acute
01.2018 - 01.2020
LVN
community care center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Glendale Career College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cordilleras
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