LENNIE ESCARES PADUA
Orange,USA
Summary
Dedicated California Registered Nurse with deep expertise in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse clinical environments. Focused on quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and drive exceptional care outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Kindred Hospital
Santa Ana, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient status, administered medications, monitored treatments, and documented care to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes through coordinated care.
- Delivered direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with complex conditions, enhancing overall patient well-being.
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
RN Plus Home Health
Lake Forest, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and safety to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Conducted home health visits and performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and develop care plans.
Registered Nurse - Seasonal Float Pool
Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim, CA
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Monitored cardiac telemetry, conducted ongoing assessments, and executed physician orders to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained high patient safety standards while swiftly adapting to various clinical units.
- Floated to medical-surgical telemetry units, delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse settings.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
Santa Ana, CA
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to medically complex patients in a long-term acute care setting.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored vital signs, evaluated patient responses to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate electronic documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
COVID Swab Nurse
Sapphire Home Healthcare
Dubai, UAE
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Collected PCR specimens while upholding strict infection control standards to ensure safety.
- Maintained specimen integrity and prioritized patient safety throughout testing process.
- Provided compassionate patient care in home environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
Private Duty Nurse
Bacolod City, Philippines
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered personalized 24-hour nursing care to enhance comfort and well-being of geriatric patient.
- Administered medications, monitored health status, and assisted with daily living activities while effectively communicating patient progress to family members.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
School Nurse
GEMS Founders School
Dubai, UAE
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided first aid, emergency care, and conducted routine health assessments to ensure student well-being.
- Implemented wellness programs and updated student health records to support ongoing health initiatives.
- Administered first aid and medications to students in need.
- Conducted health screenings for vision, hearing, and growth assessments.
- Developed health plans for students with chronic conditions.
Senior Nurse / Accommodation Nurse
Emaar Hospitality Group LLC
Dubai, UAE
07.2009 - 06.2018
- Responded to workplace medical emergencies, coordinating timely referrals for further care.
- Delivered occupational health services to enhance well-being of hotel employees and guests.
- Facilitated health education and wellness programs, promoting preventive healthcare initiatives.
General Nurse (Hotel Clinic)
Grand Millennium Hotel
Dubai, UAE
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided occupational health services and first aid treatment to ensure timely care and safety for employees and guests.
- Assisted employees and guests with medical concerns, maintaining accurate health records to support effective medical care.
- Provided direct patient care in hotel medical facility.
- Assisted guests with medical inquiries and health concerns.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
School Nurse
Dubai, UAE
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed student health concerns and provided emergency care, ensuring timely attention to minor illnesses and injuries.
- Promoted health education and preventive care practices, enhancing student awareness and engagement in their own health management.
- Administered first aid and medication to students in need.
- Conducted health screenings and maintained accurate student health records.
- Collaborated with teachers to create health education programs for students.
Clinic Nurse
Holistic Healing Medical Center (The Polyclinic)
Dubai, UAE
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted physicians in outpatient consultations and minor procedures to enhance patient care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans while ensuring accurate clinical documentation for continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure health stability and safety.
- Provided patient education on wellness and preventive care strategies.
Staff Nurse (Reliever)
Bacolod Doctor's Hospital
Bacolod City, Philippines
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Provided compassionate bedside nursing care for medical and post-operative patients, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Assisted physicians in patient evaluations and closely monitored recovery and treatment progress, facilitating timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to develop patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint La Salle
Bacolod City, PhilippinesSkills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Infection control
- Patient Safety
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Telemetry
- EMR management
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Family education
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/31/28
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 05/31/28
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification, 05/31/26
- Management of Aggressive Behavior - MABPRO, 04/30/26
License
California Registered Nurse, 95307332
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Kindred Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Seasonal Float Pool
Kaiser Permanente
09.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
RN Plus Home Health
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2025
COVID Swab Nurse
Sapphire Home Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2022
Private Duty Nurse
09.2020 - 06.2021
School Nurse
GEMS Founders School
09.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Nurse / Accommodation Nurse
Emaar Hospitality Group LLC
07.2009 - 06.2018
General Nurse (Hotel Clinic)
Grand Millennium Hotel
01.2007 - 01.2009
School Nurse
01.2003 - 01.2005
Clinic Nurse
Holistic Healing Medical Center (The Polyclinic)
01.2002 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse (Reliever)
Bacolod Doctor's Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint La Salle