Karla Marie Ponte
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered-Nurse
Casa Palmera Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Alvarado Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists to ensure appropriate medication management based on individual patient needs.
- Implemented creative therapeutic approaches using art therapy or mindfulness techniques aimed at improving mental wellness among patients under my care.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Casa Palmera Treatment Center
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered psychoeducation on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and relapse prevention methods to patients and their families.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by ensuring they were informed about their treatment options and respected throughout the decision-making process.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encinitas Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Registered Nurse
Marrom Medical Center
12.2008 - 04.2011
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Davao College Tagum Foundation Inc.
Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Data Collection
- Medical Assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- ADL Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Seizure Management
- Fluent in English and Tagalog language
- Licensed RN
- Medication Administration
- Collecting Vitals
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Maintaining Privacy
- Intake and Discharge
- Physical Assessments
- EMR Systems
Certification
RN License : 95223702
CPI: NC1395A104
ACLS: 225407286154
BLS: 2354164001144
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered-Nurse
Casa Palmera Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Alvarado Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse/LVN Charge Nurse
Casa Palmera Treatment Center
03.2018 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encinitas Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Marrom Medical Center
12.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Davao College Tagum Foundation Inc.
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