Nenita Bernardo, MSN, RN, PHN, CNL
Hercules,CA
Summary
Versatile and driven Registered Nurse with over 20+ years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a Step-Down Medical Surgical/Telemetry Oncology/Palliative Unit and Ambulatory Care unit to a diverse population in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Proven leader- skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously pushing for innovation and improving patient outcomes with mentorship of staff in all skill levels to help guide for excellence in care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer
San Francisco State University, Health and Science
01.2023 - Current
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
- Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
- Engaged with students outside of lecture halls and classrooms through discussions and small group sessions.
- Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco , CA
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, CA
11.2002 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Bay Area Surgical Associates
Pinole, CA
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Education
Master of Science - CNL
Touro University California
Vallejo, CA12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12.2006
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06.2002
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Training & Development
- Good Work Ethic
- Networking abilities
Certification
- ONS Certified, 2023
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association, 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2024
Additional Information
- Aug 2008: Lead Orthopedic Unit based Update
- Jan 2008-Dec 2009: Utilization Management/Care Coordinator
- March 2009-Jan 2011: Worked in various ambulatory care units: Endoscopy, Wound Care Clinic, Infusion.
- Jan-Sept 2015: Nursing IT Transfer Pathway. Project for transition to electronic charting systems. Included training of staff and education and implementation. Super-user for design and rollout of RN charting systems.
- Nov 2015-July 2016: Committee Leadership, training, and support for licensing and rollout of Hospital Relocation Project.
- April 2016 to Dec 2017: LEAN and ICARE Committee member
- Jan 2018-July 2018: EPIC superuser
- Jan 2019-current: Unit Based Leadership Team
Charge Nurse of a 36-bed unit. Preceptor. Coordinates unit schedule for over 30 staff members. Involved in Medical Surgical training.
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Member, Alumni Association, Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California
- Shared Governance Committee, Touro University
- Clinic Coordinator, Student Run Free Clinic, Vallejo, CA
Timeline
Lecturer
San Francisco State University, Health and Science
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Bay Area Surgical Associates
10.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit Nurse
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
11.2002 - Current
Master of Science - CNL
Touro University California
Associate of Science - Nursing
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
City College of San Francisco
- ONS Certified, 2023
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association, 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2024
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