Nicole Zamora, RN, BSN
San Diego,USA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Care Registered Nurse
San Ysidro Health
07.2021 - Current
- Manage a caseload of Community Care Management participants, delivering in-home and telephonic care coordination to support health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable, high-risk populations.
- Conduct comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments to identify medical, functional, cognitive, environmental, and social needs; determine appropriate services to meet participant preferences.
- Proactively manage acutely and chronically ill patients by developing and implementing detailed treatment plans aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
- Complete administrative incident/accident reports and document care plans accurately in the electronic chart system.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and timely referrals to community resources.
Lead Registered Nurse
Bayview Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Led development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse mental health needs in an acute psychiatric locked facility.
- Conduct therapeutic, culturally sensitive interviews; assess and monitor psychiatric symptoms and treatment compliance.
- Evaluate and intervene on medication adherence; collaborate with prescribers to adjust regimens as medically indicated.
- Trained in de-escalation techniques and management of assaultive behaviors; proficient in psychotropic medication administration and monitoring.
Nutritionist- Health Educator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessed nutritional needs and designed individualized nutrition plans; tracked progress toward health outcomes.
- Created culturally and linguistically appropriate educational curriculums; delivered health education sessions.
- Led infant feeding nutrition classes for new parents, increasing knowledge and confidence in breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
Perinatal Case Manager
Family Health Centers of San Diego
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Ensured completion of all care plan recommendations; provided orientation and education on perinatal programs.
- Facilitated patient navigation and coordination across services to support perinatal health outcomes.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans, including enrollment, appointment follow-ups, referrals, and thorough documentation in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
San Diego, CA11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2014
Skills
- Patient assessment & Care planning
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Case management
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Culturally Sensitive Care
- Team Collaboration & Care Coordination
- High level of autonomy
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse - California License #95212568 Expires June 30, 2027
- BLS for Health Care Providers American Heart Association Expires February 2026
- Mental Health First Aid Youth Mental Health USA No Expiration
- California Mandated Reporter CA Department of Social Services No Expiration
- Violence Prevention & Awareness Certificate CDC No Expiration
- Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Certificate & Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring Certificate UCSD Extension No Expiration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Care Registered Nurse
San Ysidro Health
07.2021 - Current
Lead Registered Nurse
Bayview Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 03.2022
Nutritionist- Health Educator
Family Health Centers of San Diego
02.2016 - 01.2018
Perinatal Case Manager
Family Health Centers of San Diego
07.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University