Kaylene Araki
Clovis,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in critical care management. Proven ability to mentor new nurses and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and evidence-based practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
West Hills College
Lemoore, California
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised patient care activities in a clinical setting while providing instruction to nursing students.
- Assessed student learning needs, developed lesson plans and evaluated outcomes.
- Coordinated with various departments within the hospital to ensure smooth operations.
- Evaluated individual student competencies in accordance with professional standards of practice.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, California
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, California
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Assessed patients' conditions by interpreting diagnostic tests and monitoring changes in health status.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with physicians, families, colleagues and other healthcare providers.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses to stay current on advances in nursing practices.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment regimens and self-care techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2020
Skills
- Relief Charge Nurse
- CRRT
- Impella
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
- ECMO
- Open-heart surgery recovery
- ABG sampling
- Invasive line management
- Vasopressor and inotrope medication management
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
West Hills College
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Saint Agnes Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Community Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, San Marcos
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College