Juan Carlos Dominguez Collins
Mission Viejo,USA
Summary
Dynamic, bilingual, Registered Nurse professional with significant experience in occupational medicine, Level 1(Tertiary) cardiovascular intensive care, Organ Procurement, and Level 1 (Tertiary) trauma in an intensive care environment. Known for delivering high quality patient care and managing critical situations with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in triage, patient assessment, and community needs. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care and meeting federal, state and local regulatory standards. Decorated for outstanding service during career in the U.S. Navy: active duty and reserves.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
3M / Solventum / Yoh services, llc.
08.2019 - 11.2024
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Leading health and well-being initiatives onsite.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating required or recommended medical surveillance and fitness for duty programs according to protocols.
- Developed targeted injury prevention programs through careful analysis of incident trends, leading to fewer workplace accidents.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Managed immunization campaigns, significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the company.
- Served as a resource for employees experiencing personal or family health issues, offering guidance on available resources and support services.
Occupational Health Nurse
WorkCare, Inc
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt telephonic treatment and management of occupational injuries.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Conducted follow up calls to assess injury and evaluate treatment.
- Coordinate scheduling of off-site medical treatments.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Collaborated with health and safety teams to facilitate employee safety needs.
Registered Nurse-Clinical CVTICU / 5WEST
Keck Hospital of USC
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Providing direct patient care for patients awaiting or having had Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery to include Heart or Lung Transplant.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served and delivered education as an Interim Critical Care Educator
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse / "Open Heart" Nurse- Intensive Care
Downey Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Provided direct patient care for patients admitted to intensive care after CABG surgery, varied medical and surgical diagnosis.
- Committee member: Sepsis, Infectious Diseases, Service Excellence.
- Active in Surviving Sepsis Campaign and development of hospital wide protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse- Cardio-Vascular Surgery (CSU) Intensive Care
Kaiser Permanente (KP)
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Provided direct patient care for Kaiser Permanente member's requiring various cardiovascular surgeries to include, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Repairs/Replacements, and Aortic Repairs/ Replacements
- Included rotations throughout Intensive Care units and cardio-vascular "step-down" units
- Completed Kaiser Permanente's Critical Care Program- Pasadena, CA
- Completed Kaiser Permanente's EKG course - Pasadena, CA
- Completed Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles Medical Center's Cardio-Vascular Intensive Care Training – Los Angeles
- Completed all training above in top 5% of class
Procurement Transplant Coordinator
One Legacy
09.2003 - 04.2007
- Provide support and consultation services for multidisciplinary team caring for patients facing imminent death or brain death.
- Analyze, develop, and deliver advanced nursing care for brain dead patients.
- Coordinate the allocation of donated organs according to Federal and State guidelines.
- Coordinated multi-organ transplants, effectively managing the unique challenges associated with these complex cases.
- Effective organ/tissue requester, achieving a > 84% consent rate.
- Specializing in trauma and general surgery in an intensive care unit, provided in-services for peers on current therapies, increasing skills and knowledge in providing primary patient care.
- Former member of Consent Task Force, establishing standards of practice to improve organ donation.
- Served as preceptor for new employees.
- Participated in research projects related to transplantation medicine, contributing valuable insights into advancements within the field.
Registered Nurse- Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provide nursing support in an ambulatory care setting; both adult and pediatric populations.
- "Team Lead" members of the health care delivery team.
- Triage responsibilities along with Nursing interventions such as, but not limited to, medication administration, Intravenous punctures, health screening, and record reviews.
Staff Nurse
LAC + USC Medical Center
08.2000 - 09.2003
- Utilizing the nursing process, education, and strong knowledgebase, provided direct patient care in the field of adult/pediatric trauma, neurosurgery, and general surgery in a 16 bed Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
- Developed leadership and management skills used in delegating and assigning patient care tasks as relief charge nurse.
- Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Mentored new nurses within the unit, contributing to their professional growth and overall team success.
- Served as resource nurse for military personnel attending Naval Trauma Training.
Nurse Technician - Emergency Department
White Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Patient Care Assistant - Hematology/Oncology unit
Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
Hospital Corpsman (E-5)
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1998
- Performed military duties with the Marine Corps while delivering primary and advanced emergency care in the field.
- As Training Petty Officer, developed and implemented basic emergency training for health and non-health personnel.
- Maintained medical training logs for commanding officer.
- Obtained advanced emergency care training, resulting in promotion to Training Petty Officer.
- Decorated in the areas of conduct, command service during war time, specialty in Field Medicine.
Certified Nurse Assistant
United States Navy
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05-2000
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
06-1997
Certificate - combat in medicine
01-1992
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman
03-1990
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Health promotion
- Injury prevention
- Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- ACLS
- BLS
- First Aid
- AED
- Critical Care
- Trauma
- Occupational Health
- Primary Care
- Registered Nurse, California
- Public Health Nurse, California
Military Service
United States Navy, E-5
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse - 3M / Solventum / Yoh services, llc.
08.2019 - 11.2024
Occupational Health Nurse - WorkCare, Inc
09.2015 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse-Clinical CVTICU / 5WEST - Keck Hospital of USC
01.2010 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse / "Open Heart" Nurse- Intensive Care - Downey Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse- Cardio-Vascular Surgery (CSU) Intensive Care - Kaiser Permanente (KP)
04.2007 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse- Per Diem - Kaiser Permanente
01.2006 - 01.2007
Procurement Transplant Coordinator - One Legacy
09.2003 - 04.2007
Staff Nurse - LAC + USC Medical Center
08.2000 - 09.2003
Nurse Technician - Emergency Department - White Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
Patient Care Assistant - Hematology/Oncology unit - Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
01.1999 - 01.2000
Certified Nurse Assistant - United States Navy
01.1993 - 01.1995
Hospital Corpsman (E-5) - United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1998
- Bilingual English / Spanish
- ACLS
- BLS
- First Aid
- AED
- Critical Care
- Trauma
- Occupational Health
- Primary Care
- Registered Nurse, California
- Public Health Nurse, California
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
East Los Angeles Community College - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Field Medical Services School - Certificate, combat in medicine
Hospital Corpsman School - No Degree, Hospital Corpsman
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