Mikaela Bonwell
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse skilled in high-pressure environments, prioritizing patient needs while delivering high-quality care. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, California
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols and hospital procedures effectively.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Chapman Global Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive psychiatric and medical nursing care to elderly patients experiencing acute behavioral health crises, dementia, depression, or other mental health disorders.
- Conduct mental status exams and physical assessments, monitor medication compliance, and evaluate the effects of psychiatric medications.
- Manage crisis situations using de-escalation techniques, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic communication.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family members to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer prescribed psychotropic and medical medications while monitoring for side effects and interactions.
- Document all nursing care, assessments, and interventions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, safety planning, and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Chapman Care Center
12.2024 - Current
- Provide high-quality nursing care to 60+ residents with chronic, post-acute, and rehabilitative needs in accordance with care plans and physician directives.
- Administer medications, treatments, and wound care following best practices and facility protocols.
- Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in health status, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and family members.
- Supervise and mentor LPNs and CNAs to ensure quality care delivery and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborate with therapists, physicians, and social workers in developing and updating individualized care plans.
- Ensure infection control compliance and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Student Nurse
Centinela Hospital
Los Angeles
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including triage assessment, IV insertion and medication administration.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Student Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
Orange
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated nutrition for 50+ patients by setting up specialized meal trays and providing feeding assistance, leading to improved patient satisfaction.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collected patient specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum for laboratory testing.
Activities Assistant
Chapman Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Provided emotional support to both clients and family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
Education
Highschool -
PACIFICA HIGH SCHOOL
01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CNI COLLEGE
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- G-tube care
- Medication and dosage
- Vital sign assessment
- Flexible schedule
- Nursing assessments
- Compassionate communication
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 95394818, CA Board of Registered Nursing, 09/2024, Current
- BLS Provider, 255415721887, American Heart Association, 12/2024, 12/2026
- NIHSS, JA4008226, Apex Innovations, 12/2024, Current
- Management of Modified Assaulted Behavior, 03/2025, Current
- LPS Designee 5150, 03/2025, 03/2027
- Harassment Prevention for Employees, 03/2025, 03/2026
- ACLS Provider, 265407390222, American Heart Association,
Languages
- Tagalog
- English, Fluent
- Tagalog, Fluent
Clinical Sites
- Country Villa, Santa Ana, 04/2024, 07/2024, 60 hours of clinical practice. Engage in children in age-appropriate activities to promote cognitive and emotional development. Recording patient progress, interventions, and any observations related to their care plan.
- HealthBridge Children's Hospital, Orange, 11/2023, 02/2024, 90 hours of clinical practice at a psych facility. Assisted in creating and implementing individualized care plans under supervision.
- Chapman Care Center, Garden Grove, 02/2024, 05/2024, 60 hours of clinical instruction on leadership roles in nursing. Attended meetings with the department heads of the facility regarding how to ensure patients' well-being and progress.
- Long-term and Sub-acute Nursing Facilities, 02/2023, 04/2023, 120 hours of clinical practice in long-term and sub-acute nursing facilities, including COVID units. Assisted patients with their medications under a licensed nurse and with their daily activities (bathing, dressing, grooming).
- Community-based Settings, 04/2023, 07/2023, 60 hours of clinical practice in community-based settings catering to geriatric health and wellness. Performed vitals signs recording, including intake/output.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Anaheim Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chapman Global Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chapman Care Center
12.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Centinela Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2023
Activities Assistant
Chapman Care Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
Highschool -
PACIFICA HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CNI COLLEGE