Melissa Gutierrez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Registered nurse with 18 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing ICU/SCI/Telemetry/Medical/Surgical care. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriCity Medical Center
San Diego, CA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse Traveler
SnapNurse
Chalmette, LA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Rapid Staffing
Tamiami, FL
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
- Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
- Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms.
Home Caregiver for Private Duty
Self
Albuquerque, NM
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Seton Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cottage Health System
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Traveler With Medical Solutions
Phoebe Putney Health System
Albany, GA
11.2018 - 12.2018
Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Tri City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
06.2017 - 12.2017
Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Seton Medical Center
Daly City, CA
01.2017 - 04.2017
Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Marin General Hospital
San Rafael, CA
10.2016 - 12.2016
Nurse Traveler With Travel Nurses Across America
The Aroostook Medical Center
Presque Isle, ME
07.2016 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse
VA Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
04.2006 - 07.2016
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CNM
2005
Skills
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Care of the patient on telemetry monitor with appropriate cardiac medications
- Knowledge of cardiac rhythms and appropriate interventions
- Strong medical ethic
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Medication administration expert
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) current
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification current
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) current
Registered Nurse in the State of California, License number 95107306
Registered Nurse in the State of New Mexico, License number R56506
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriCity Medical Center
03.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
SnapNurse
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
Rapid Staffing
01.2021 - 06.2021
Home Caregiver for Private Duty
Self
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Seton Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cottage Health System
12.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Traveler With Medical Solutions
Phoebe Putney Health System
11.2018 - 12.2018
Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Tri City Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2017
Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Seton Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Nurse Traveler With TotalMed
Marin General Hospital
10.2016 - 12.2016
Nurse Traveler With Travel Nurses Across America
The Aroostook Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse
VA Medical Center
04.2006 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
CNM
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