Justin Casas
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 7+ years of acute in-patient medical-surgical care. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation. Sets priorities and uses abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner. Seeking a position in critical care to enhance skillset in patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
VA Northern California Health Care System
11.2018 - Current
- Oversees delivery of care for adult and geriatric patients on a 25-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Supervises a team comprised of nurses, nurse assistants, technicians, and unit clerks while supporting team members in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VA Northern California Health Care System
10.2017 - Current
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Participates in patient and staff education.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Manages caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Clinical Instructor
SONHP, University Of San Francisco
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructed 10 nursing students in clinic settings: Hematology, Interventional Radiology, Cath lab, PICC/Infusion.
- Knowledgeable of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
- Knowledgeable of current trends in nursing.
- Assisted nursing students with enhancing skills in time management and prioritization.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
California State University Sacramento
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Instructed 10 first semester nursing students in an acute care setting.
- Led debriefing sessions to discuss the pathophysiology and nursing clinical interventions related to a patient's diagnosis.
- Knowledgeable of current trends in nursing.
- Knowledgeable of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Aided in the successful development of students to learn independently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2017
Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Accountable and Professional
- Commitment to Excellent Patient Care
- Computer Proficient
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse in CA #95139425
- TNCC
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
SONHP, University Of San Francisco
09.2020 - 05.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
California State University Sacramento
01.2020 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse
VA Northern California Health Care System
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VA Northern California Health Care System
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Chico
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