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MERELYN Estillore
Registered Nurse
Visalia,CA
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Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in emergency response, infection control, and patient advocacy. Developed targeted care plans that improve patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Focused on patient education and effective communication to promote health and adherence to infection control protocols.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CORCORAN STATE PRISON
Corcoran, California
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and documented patient progress to ensure optimal care in correctional facility.
- Conducted health assessments and created individualized inmate care plans based on documented findings.
- Conducted health assessments, documented findings, and created inmate care plans.
- Educated inmates on health practices and medication adherence to promote wellness and prevent complications.
- Assisted in managing chronic conditions through regular monitoring and intervention.
- Educated inmates on health practices and medication adherence guidelines.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with facility regulations.
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Visalia, California
11.2002 - 03.2006
- Responded to medical emergencies swiftly and effectively within the institution.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Assisted in managing chronic conditions through regular monitoring and intervention.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with facility regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded detailed observations of patient condition and vital signs during assessments, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained current patient charts by documenting vital information throughout shifts. throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Supported patients through counseling to help them understand their health conditions. regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
LORMA COLLEGE OF NURSING
SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION ,PHILIPPINES04-1980
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Respiratory assessment
- IV management
- Wound care management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Cardiac care
- Ventilator care
- Vascular care
- At-risk patient care
- Palliative care awareness
- IV medication management
- Patient intake processes
- Medical documentation
- Intake and discharge processes
- Documentation and charting
- End-of-life care
- Infection control practices
- Palliative care strategies
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CORCORAN STATE PRISON
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
11.2002 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
LORMA COLLEGE OF NURSING