Oscar Leal Calles
Fort Dodge
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Spanish speaking Registered Nurse with experience in acute care along with long term care. Skilled in patient advocacy and clinical judgment. I excel in monitoring patient condition changes and with educating patient and families. Committed to upholding healthcare ethics while ensuring dignity and privacy for patients, particularly in end-of-life care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Friendship Haven
11.2019 - 04.2025
- Recorded details regarding treatments and change in conditions to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures while controlling pain.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educate residents and family members during end of life process while promoting dignity and privacy.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rehab Center of Belmond
04.2013 - 11.2019
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05-2024
Skills
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- End of life care
- Patient condition monitoring
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- ACLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Friendship Haven
11.2019 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rehab Center of Belmond
04.2013 - 11.2019
Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
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