Michelle Calimquim

Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to monitor patient conditions and initiate effective care plans.

Available upon request.

Sigma Theta Tau, 2023-2024

Administered Covid Vaccines, 01/01/22, 04/01/22, Fairfield, CA, Benicia, CA

• Registered Nurse, Napa State Hospital, Napa, CA, 10/01/24, Present, Prepares and administers medications., Administers IM, and ID injections as needed., Monitors and assesses patients for change of conditions., Performs charge nurse duties., Administers care to forensic patients., Monitors and records symptoms and behaviors., Applies sound judgement in situations requiring the protections of persons and property., Initiates Incident Management Reports when a patient needs to be placed on restraints or when there is a patient change of conditions., Discusses patient care with interdisciplinary personnel., Initiates Temporary Conditions when needed., Provides patient teachings in regard to procedures, diseases, medications, injections as needed., Carries out MD orders as they are ordered.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse, Napa State Hospital, Napa, CA, 10/01/17, 10/13/24, Prepares and administers medications., Administers intramuscular injections as needed., Observes the patient’s when needed for behavioral issues., Performs hourly rounds on the patients and accounts for all patients., Checks for contraband., Ensures the safety of the patients., Performs shakedown as needed., Accounts for controlled medications and syringes., Floats to different units and assists when units are down.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse, Sonoma Developmental Center, Eldridge, CA, 09/01/15, 10/01/17, Prepares and administers medications., Administers enteral feedings., Performs colostomy care, tracheostomy care, and catheterizations of clients., Maintains infection control by utilizing universal precautions., Collects and documents in the interdisciplinary notes data such as vital signs, client behavior, response to medications, nursing care provided, treatment plan, significant changes in clients behavioral and health status., Participates in the total care of clients., Performs nightly audits of the unit.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse, Broadway Villa, Sonoma, CA, 07/01/15, 09/01/15, Prepares and administers medications., Administers enteral feedings., Assess and provides proper interventions in resident’s care.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse, Harmony Home Health, San Jose, CA, 05/02/15, 09/01/15, Works as part of the healthcare team to assess the client’s needs, plans and modifies care and implements proper interventions., Instructs family members in proper nursing tasks, and medication administration., Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other team members as necessary.
• Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant, Northbay Healthcare, Fairfield, CA, 11/01/09, 04/01/15, Assist with total care of patients recovering from myocardial infarctions, cerebrovascular accidents, post-procedural operations, blood transfusions, and patients with a variety of conditions requiring isolation., Maintained infection control by utilization of universal precautions.