Junafe Cuaresma
Pasadena,Ca
Summary
Experienced, clinical nurse seeking to obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a Lung Transplant Coordinator which will provide a great opportunity to utilize my skills and experience while facilitating growth and development and career advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III / Surgical Stepdown/Transplant Unit
Cedar's Sinai Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Provide compassionate care in a surgical stepdown unit for postoperative patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgeries such as heart/lung transplants, Mechanical Circulatory Devices, CABGS, and valve repair/replacements.
- Able to establish rapport with patients and family to help facilitate proper and ethical care.
- Able to assess patients’ health care needs and any issues and relay pertinent information such as abnormal lab values or a change in condition, to the medical provider in order to aide in the improvement of the patients’ health and well being.
- Able to identify complicated EKG rhythms and safely administer medication per hospital protocol.
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities to help support the coordination and supervision of patient care, evaluate staffing needs, facilitate appropriate bed placements, admissions/transfers and patient flow. Able to provide guidance and support for nursing staff.
- Precepted nurses from float pool. Trained float pool staff about our unique patient population (transplants) and the importance of closely monitoring their vital signs and administering transplant medication in a timely manner.
- On Daily Weights committee. Would effectively communicate importance of obtaining patient weight daily to ensure proper medication, fluid and nutrition management and patient progress.
- Certified N95 Fit Tester. Able to properly fit and test staff with N95 respirators, ensuring they provide adequate protection.
Clinical Nurse II /Medical-Surgical Unit
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Provide safe and efficient care for patients with extensive and acute cardiovascular disease.
- Preparing patients preoperatively for cardiovascular interventions such as stress tests and bypass surgery.
- Able to identify complicated telemetry strips and administer all medications per hospital protocol.
- Closely monitor patients, evaluate results, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to help improve patient outcomes.
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Los Angeles, Ca12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
West Coast University
North Hollywood, Ca01.2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy
- ECG interpretation/cardiac monitoring
- Organ transplant nursing care
- MCS device trained
- Works well under pressure
- Able to multitask and prioritize nursing tasks
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing (License # 814781)
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Fire Card
- Certified Medical- Surgical Nurse
Awards
Multiple standing ovations and recognitions from patients throughout the years
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III / Surgical Stepdown/Transplant Unit
Cedar's Sinai Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse II /Medical-Surgical Unit
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2016
Master's of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
West Coast University