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Kathleen Joy A. Navarro

Suisun,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

PWP LLC
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
  • Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.

Registered Nurse

Napa State Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • 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.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Napa State Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Meadows Of Napa Valley
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Administered oral controlled narcotics and monitor side effects
  • Performed catheterizations, provided wound care, and implemented precautions for residents suffering from seizures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Certified Dialysis Technician (chronic Setting)

Davita Healthcare Partners
02.2014 - 01.2019
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2024

Associate of Science in Nursing -

International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL
02.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Curam College of Nursing
Sacramento, CA
12.2017

Certification - Certified Hemodialysis Technician

American College of Nursing
Concord, CA
12.2013

Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

San Beda College
Manila,Philippines
06.2010

Skills

  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Patient Engagement
  • Profoundly capable to perform all types of physical tasks
  • High energy, reliable and safety conscious nurse valued for outgoing personality, multitasking strength and calmness under pressure
  • Confident, articulate, and professional speaking with bilingual capability

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog/Filipino
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • California Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Clara Barton “Angel of War” Award
  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support


References

Catherine Mangapot

Unit Supervisor at Napa State Hospital

(707)656-9422


Rea Pertierra

Treatment Nurse at Napa State Hospital

(707)812-8932


Francoise Saint Aubin

Lead Nurse at PWP LLC

(561)290-3690

Timeline

Registered Nurse

PWP LLC
06.2023 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse

Napa State Hospital
07.2022 - 05.2023

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Napa State Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Meadows Of Napa Valley
01.2019 - 11.2019

Certified Dialysis Technician (chronic Setting)

Davita Healthcare Partners
02.2014 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science in Nursing -

International College of Health Sciences

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Curam College of Nursing

Certification - Certified Hemodialysis Technician

American College of Nursing

Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

San Beda College

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