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Nadine Estrada
Registered Nurse
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU, ER, Pre-Op/PACU, Urgent Care, Case Management, and Home Health. Proven ability to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining effective communication and teamwork. Strong critical thinking skills and capacity to remain calm under pressure. Quick to master new skills and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Capital Home Health
Beaumont
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Performed delegated medical tasks such as monitoring glucose levels, blood draws from Porta-Cath, or catheterizations when necessary.
- Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Educated patients and families on health management and home care practices.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on outcomes achieved relative to goals established in the care plan.
- Coordinated home health services with community resources and support agencies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving life threatening conditions or potential harm to the patient or others.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
ER Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Riverside
10.2024 - Current
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions continuously.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and procedures.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assist in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm environment.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Inland Empire Health Plan
Rancho Cucamonga
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed personalized nursing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Monitor members' progress toward goals, and provide resources and care coordination.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients' rights and access to necessary services.
- Collaborated with community resources to support patient health needs.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
Rancho Mirage
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions continuously.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and procedures.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assist in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm environment.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Epic Management/Beaver Medical Group
Redlands
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered patient care in fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Performed wound care and assisted with minor surgical procedures.
- Managed medical supplies and ensured proper inventory levels.
- Collected, monitored and documented patient vital signs.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between multiple patients.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity levels to provide timely care.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Administered IV fluids and medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided patient education.
- Relief Charge Nurse
Traveling Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Riverside
05.2012 - 08.2021
- Delivered patient care in various hospital departments for diverse needs.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions continuously in the assigned department (ICU, ER, Urgent Care, Infusion Center, Med-Surg, Telemetry).
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
Redlands
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe recovery environment.
- Initiated IV access when needed for blood draws or administration of fluids and medications.
- Monitored patient vital signs during recovery from anesthesia.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols for post-operative patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- OR relief nurse
- Charge Nurse relief
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Palm Springs
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the care team.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Documented patient interactions and care in electronic health records.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes.
- Conducted regular follow up visits with patients in their homes to evaluate progress towards goals set forth in their care plan.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Heritage Urgent Care
Victorville
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered patient care in fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Performed wound care and assisted with minor surgical procedures.
- Managed medical supplies and ensured proper inventory levels.
- Collected, monitored and documented patient vital signs.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between multiple patients.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity levels to provide timely care.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Administered IV fluids and medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided patient education.
- Relief Charge Nurse
CVICU/MICU Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center-Murrieta
Murrieta
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and symptoms.
- Identified changes in a patient's condition promptly and reported them to the physician on call.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assisted in complex procedures under the guidance of senior medical staff.
- Assisted with insertion of ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, arterial and central lines, pacemakers, IABPs, Swan Ganz catheters.
- Provided bedside care to critically ill patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
- Implemented appropriate infection control measures within the unit environment.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Relief Charge Nurse
ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, IR Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton
10.2007 - 07.2013
- Delivered patient care in various hospital departments for diverse needs.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and symptoms.
- Identified changes in a patient's condition promptly, and reported them to the on-call providers.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided care to patients with cardiac and peripheral vascular diseases undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures.
- Performed conscious sedation for all types of cardiac catheterization and Intervential Radiology procedures.
- Assisted with insertion of ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes, central and arterial lines, pacemakers, IABPs, Swan Ganz catheters.
- Assisted in cardiac catheterization procedures and patient preparation.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous lines effectively.
- Maintained sterile environments throughout procedures to ensure safety.
- Assessed patient's condition pre-procedure, during the procedure, and post-procedure.
- Practiced infection control measures related to sterile technique.
Phlebotomist
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton
10.2001 - 12.2006
- Collected specimens from pediatric, neonatal, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients using safe and sterile techniques
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing following established protocols.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures and safety measures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on phlebotomy equipment to ensure proper function.
- Communicated effectively with patients to alleviate anxiety during blood draws.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA, USA12-2006
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridTimeline
Home Health Nurse
Capital Home Health
05.2025 - Current
ER Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Inland Empire Health Plan
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Health
04.2022 - 09.2023
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Epic Management/Beaver Medical Group
08.2020 - 03.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
04.2020 - 07.2020
PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Surgical Care Affiliates Inc.
07.2018 - 04.2021
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Heritage Urgent Care
07.2016 - 07.2018
CVICU/MICU Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center-Murrieta
03.2014 - 02.2017
Traveling Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
05.2012 - 08.2021
ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, IR Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 07.2013
Phlebotomist
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 12.2006
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley College