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KRISTIN AGUILAR, BSN, RN

Chula Vista

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Sharp Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
  • Oversees the care for a 4 patient assignment, ranging in moderate to high acuity with a focus on heart failure and cardiovascular patients
  • Performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care
  • Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitors responses
  • Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team
  • Serves as a patient advocate through actions such as: removing obstacles, identifying and supporting appropriate needs and wants; interpreting for patient to physician and visa/versa.
  • Trained as resource nurse: provides direct patient care, assisting with admissions, discharges, and medication administration; serves as a helping hand for staff nurses by providing guidance & assistance with complex patient care task

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Alvarado Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assisted with multiple endoscopic procedures including colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, PEG tube placement, ERCPs
  • Administered moderate sedation to patients in intraop while monitoring vital signs
  • Monitored and assessed patients preoperatively and upon arrival in recovery room
  • Addressed any questions of patients and collaborated with other members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care
  • Performed as a preceptor in assisting in the training and development of new staff nurses

Registered Nurse, COVID Vaccinator

Priority Nursing Services Via Sharp Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Administered COVID vaccinations to Sharp employees and the community
  • Screened patients to determine eligibility for vaccine
  • Responsible for observation post-vaccine administration
  • Handled and responded to emergency situations and followed emergency management protocols in the event of an adverse COVID-19 vaccine reaction(s)

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic PACU: Temporary

Priority Nursing Services, Coast Surgery Center
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels and nausea, administering medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Educated family members and patient on discharge instructions and at home care
  • Closely monitored vitals signs and any changes in condition and promptly reporting these to anesthesiologist or surgeon

Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology

Alfa Surgery Center
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Reviewed pre-procedure patient information, including H&P, medications, allergies
  • Documented vital signs and inserted IVs pre-procedure
  • Administered medications used in moderate sedation under the direct supervision of Gastroenterologist
  • Performed post-procedure care of patient and discharge patients after meeting baseline Aldrete score
  • Reviewed post-procedure teaching and follow-up care with patients and family

School Nurse: Per Diem

Maxim Healthcare
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed health screenings and assessments for elementary, middle school, and high school students
  • Conducted physical examination, acquired student's health/developmental history, and determined appropriate course of action for child's presenting need
  • Administered medications and assisted with management of special health care needs, including asthma, diabetes, and allergies
  • Documented all student interaction
  • Initiated parental contact and referral to additional school personnel as appropriate

Nurse Extern: 135 Hrs

Naval Medical Center, San Diego: Med/Surg 5W
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted patients w/ daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and ambulating
  • Performed and documented Vital Signs, Daily Care and Intake and Output and notified nurse about acute changes in patients’ conditions
  • Performed thorough, individualized assessments to determine necessary patient care
  • Safely administered medications while simultaneously providing education on medications

Courtesy Clerk

Ralphs Grocery
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Demonstrated fast, friendly customer service by assisting cashiers and customers at checkout counter by bagging purchased products
  • Assisted customers with price checking and finding requested items in store
  • Collected and returned non-purchased or returned items to correct shelf locations
  • Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National University
San Diego, CA
03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2015

Additional Information

  • Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing, License #95192460, Expires: March 2027
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Expires: Sept 2025



Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care

Sharp Healthcare
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Alvarado Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse, COVID Vaccinator

Priority Nursing Services Via Sharp Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic PACU: Temporary

Priority Nursing Services, Coast Surgery Center
01.2021 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology

Alfa Surgery Center
06.2019 - 04.2021

School Nurse: Per Diem

Maxim Healthcare
05.2019 - 03.2020

Nurse Extern: 135 Hrs

Naval Medical Center, San Diego: Med/Surg 5W
12.2018 - 06.2019

Courtesy Clerk

Ralphs Grocery
04.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science

University of California, Irvine

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