Judith Merida Banuelos
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate obstetrics Registered Nurse of 5+ years (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Experienced in patient advocacy, evidence-based practices and critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial
10.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills and prioritization when triaging expectant mothers to ensure prompt interventions based on acuity levels.
- Assisted in care of high risk antepartum patients
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, cord prolapse, fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage, DIC and placenta accreta/precreta.
- Supported both physicians and patients in planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures including circulating the OR and the recovery process in PACU.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of services.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and quality of care outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated safe and effective labor and delivery processes for diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including forceps deliveries.
Office Manager
Guatemex Housekeeping Services
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed scheduling and appointments for staff, optimizing time management across departments.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking.
- Implemented inventory control systems, enhancing supply availability and reducing waste.
- Streamlined communication between teams, fostering collaboration and improving project outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blair High School
PasadenaBachelor of Science - Nursing
Azuza Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Citrus College
Glendora06-2016
Associate of Science - Pre-Allied Health
Citrus College
Glendora, CA06-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Caring and compassionate
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- BLS certification
- NRP certification
- AWHONN advance fetal monitor certification
- STABLE certified
- Preceptor since 2021
- Documentation and charting in Cerner and familiar with EPIC software
- EFM
- High level of autonomy
- Bilingual, fluent in spanish both written and verbal
Accomplishments
- Preceptor- Assisted in mentoring student nurses, new graduates and well as transitional nurses since 2021
- Research - Completed group study focusing on changing the NPO diet recommendations to clear liquid which later resulted in a positive change for our low-risk patients.
- Deans List recipient.
- Graduated with distinction Magna Cum Laude.
Certification
- NPR
- ACLS
- BLS
- STABLE
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial
10.2020 - Current
Office Manager
Guatemex Housekeeping Services
01.2011 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Blair High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azuza Pacific University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Citrus College
Associate of Science - Pre-Allied Health
Citrus College