Nenette Gutierrez
El Cajon,CALIFORNIA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above [Number]%
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Coordinated care for up to three (3) patients per shift in busy stepdown setting with strict quality and cost constraints
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
Registered Nurse
Reo Vista Healthcare
San Diego, CA
12.2010 - 09.2012
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
Registered Nurse
Davao Medical Center
Davao City, Philippines
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
Registered Nurse
San Pedro Hospital, Inc
Davao City, Philippines
11.2005 - 12.2006
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
Davao City, Philippines2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City, Philippines1989
Davao City High School
Davao City, Philippines1985
Elementary
Holy Cross of Davao College
Davao City, Philippines1981
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Patient care plans
- Administering medicines
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Colostomy care familiarity
- IV certified
- Immunization skills
- Patient monitoring
- Monitoring vital signs
- SBAR communication
- Inpatient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS Certification - Exp: March 2021
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Reo Vista Healthcare
12.2010 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
Davao Medical Center
10.2007 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse
San Pedro Hospital, Inc
11.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brokenshire College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City High School
Elementary
Holy Cross of Davao College