Kelly Cordova Gomez
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Adept Psychiatric Nurse with a robust background at Crestwood Behavioral Health, showcasing expertise in crisis intervention and psychotropic medication administration. Excelled in bilingual communication and patient education, enhancing patient care and support. Certified in IV, CPR, and BLS, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Crestwood Behavorial Health
02.2024 - Current
- Distribute IM,PO,SQ and SD medication to clients in crisis.
- Utilize crisis communication to de-escalate potentially harmful situations
- Use judgment to determine if the individual presenting meets criteria for 5150 psychiatric hold
- Work cohesively in a team to ensure safety and quality care for patients
- Delegate tasks to floor staff in times of crisis
- Record and document patient vitals, administering mediation or treatments when necessary
- Served in the role of charge nurse
- initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Provided education to patients'' families regarding mental health disorders, treatment options, and community resources available for support.
Nursing Preceptorship
Cotttonwood Post Acute Rehab
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Under supervision of LVN performed vitals, conducted physical examinations and documented properly in patient chart
- Under supervision of LVN observed and assisted in wound care
- interacted with a vast population of patients with different backgrounds
- Under supervision of LVN learned to perform safe and efficient medication administration to patients
- Learned to care for patients under isolation
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation
Cottonwood Post Acute Rehab
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted LVN's and CNA's with patient care
- Performed medication administration under supervision of LVN
- administered flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to residents
- Assisted in the management of care for diabetic patients alongside LVN by performing regular blood sugar tests and administering insulin accordingly
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation
Greenfield Care Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted LVN's as well as CNA's with patient care
- learned to administer medication via gastrointestinal tube as well as bolus and continuous feedings
- Learned to care for and maintain feeding tubes
- Learned to care for patients with diabetes by checking glucose levels at ordered times and administering insulin accordingly
- Assisted and learned to conduct medication administration with supervision of LVN.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Served as camp counselor as a form of community service for a time period of 1 week.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA07-2022
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, CA06-2019
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- IV and blood draw certified
- CPR and BLS certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse
Crestwood Behavorial Health
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Preceptorship
Cotttonwood Post Acute Rehab
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation
Cottonwood Post Acute Rehab
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse Clinical Rotation
Greenfield Care Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
05.2018 - 05.2018
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Blake Austin College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
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