Kenia Velasco
Registered Nurse
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly four years of progressive experience in Medical Intensive Care and acute care settings. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, evidence‑based care planning, and rapid intervention for high‑acuity conditions. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, accountability, and commitment to safety principles within multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to remain calm and decisive in emergent situations while fostering trust through empathetic communication and patient advocacy. Committed to service excellence and continuous professional growth in alignment with Kaiser Permanente's standards of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Agnes Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments integrating physiologic, psychosocial, and cultural factors to guide individualized care plans.
- Formulate and implement goal‑directed plans of care for high‑acuity patients, prioritizing interventions based on critical needs and available resources.
- Deliver consistent, evidence‑based nursing care, maintaining continuity and safety across multidisciplinary teams.
- Identify patient and family learning needs, providing education and advocacy to promote understanding and engagement in care.
- Apply institutional safety principles and infection‑control standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Respond rapidly to emergent changes in patient condition, initiating critical interventions and coordinating with physicians and respiratory therapy.
- Demonstrate accountability for professional practice through accurate documentation, adherence to protocols, and participation in performance‑improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to optimize patient flow and resource utilization.
- Maintain proficiency in electronic medical record systems and telecommunication tools for precise documentation and communication.
- Supported staffing flexibility by floating to Step‑Down, Telemetry, and Medical‑Surgical units as needed, maintaining competency across multiple clinical environments.
Registered Nurse, ED
Adventist Health Selma
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered comprehensive care for diverse medical‑surgical and telemetry patients.
- Responded rapidly to emergencies, coordinating interventions with interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensured accurate documentation and adherence to safety and infection‑control standards.
- Educated patients and families to support understanding and continuity of care.
- Assigned as triage nurse, assessing patient acuity and directing care flow in a high‑volume emergency setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno CA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Patient assessment and data collection
- Emergency response and rapid intervention
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Infection control and safety compliance
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Service orientation and compassionate care
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Team leadership and delegation
- Ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring
- Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
- IV therapy and central line management
- Wound care and post‑operative recovery
- End‑of‑life and palliative support
- Evidence‑based care planning and implementation
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
Documentation accuracy and EMR proficiency
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Agnes Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ED
Adventist Health Selma
08.2022 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University