Lester Reyes
Fontana,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Canyon Ridge Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Correctional Registered Nurse
JM Staffing
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilities: West Valley Detention Center, Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center, Central Detention Center, High Dessert Detention Center
- Conducted assessments and monitored the physical, psychological, and medical health conditions of inmates.
- Offered comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients across a wide range of medical ailments including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, drug or alcohol withdrawals,and mental health disorders.
- Ensured accurate medication administration as per physician instructions and policy.
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications while closely monitoring patient reactions.
- Evaluated incarcerated individuals for the presence of suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns, directing them towards appropriate medical personnel as needed.
- Ensured accurate maintenance of patient care service records as per facility policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to correctional officers regarding basic healthcare issues concerning inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations regarding inmate injuries and illnesses.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment..
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
St Mary's Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment to detect irregularities.
- Educated patients about their conditions and medications to ensure understanding of treatments.
- Provided direct care to acutely ill patients in the Telemetry unit.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Documented all assessments, interventions, medication administration, treatments, and discharge instructions accurately in the electronic health record system.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings by providing input regarding nursing assessment findings.
- Facilitated communication between families and caregivers and other healthcare providers regarding patient status updates.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency protocols; responded effectively during emergency situations.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA12-2022
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication and De-Escalation Techniques with compassion and empathy with both patient and families
- Vital assessment, Physical Assessments, Treatment, Substance abuse treatment: COWS and CIWA
- Team leader: delegating task with the goal of the best patient care and outcome, with the safety of both patient and staff
- Team Player: able to flexible and do what it's needed for both patient and staff to ensure patient and staff safety
- Medication administration: IV, Oral, Injections
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- Nursing License number: 95316052
- BLS E-card: 235412497913
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Canyon Ridge Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Correctional Registered Nurse
JM Staffing
07.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
St Mary's Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Joaquin Valley College
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