Patricia Quintero
Azusa,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate nursing leader committed to delivering exceptional patient care while adhering to established standards, policies, and procedures. Flexible and adaptable to changing systems, consistently ensuring quality and effectiveness in clinical practice. Known for treating colleagues, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Perform evidence-based, patient centered care in antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum setting
- Continuously monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor for a safe delivery
- Perform intrapartum, postpartum and newborn assessments, breastfeeding teachings and medication administration, including electronic documentation of all care provided
- Able to circulate during delivery and other surgical procedures
- Provide compassionate environment for laboring patient by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
- Excellent team worker and able to establish a pleasant work environment conducive to team growth
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s physical and psychosocial status
- Analyze the assessments to the patient to determine the nursing diagnoses, issues, and problems or priorities
- Collaborative with a multidisciplinary team to provide the most effective care and treatment
- Implement nursing interventions including treatments, procedures, education, referrals, and discharge planning
Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Pasadena Surgery Center
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Pre-operative make assessment on each patient at admission and discharge
- Start intravenous lines, administer medications and maintain records regarding dispensing and observe patient reaction to medications, and act appropriately when untoward reactions occurs to patient
- Recognize and utilize safety precautions and procedures
- Provide skilled perioperative care to patients according to their individual needs and assist with surgical procedures in the scrub and circulating roles while maintaining a safe aseptic environment
- Post-operative receive patient from operating room with close observation and monitor post-operative patient by taking vital signs, oxymetry readings and document vital signs
- Maintain a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe environment for the recovery area
- Maintain courteous and respectful relationships with patients, families, and coworkers
Registered Nurse
East Valley CBAS
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Coordinate, implement and supervise all nursing and personal care services
- Conduct initial nursing assessments; Provide ongoing assessments, monitor health problems and develop and implement nursing care plans
- Act as primary liaison with participant’s physician when appropriate and notify participant’s physician of any mark changes in participant’s condition
Registered Nurse
Longlife CBAS
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Program director assistant responsible for obtaining complete and accurate client confidential information from a variety of sources Including client interviews, physician offices and in-house departments
- Maintain positive customer service at all times, referring unresolved issues to appropriate supervisor
- Assist with the individualized plan of care by reviewing and making sure each participant has being referred to each department
- As well as ensure that each department has proper documentation completed and charted and that reassessments and quarterlies are done by specified time by staff
Education
Bachelors Degree in Nursing -
Western Governors University
01.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Los Angeles City College
06.2012
Skills
-Proficient in Spanish
-Interface effectively with patients, families and nursing staff
-Excellent management skills
-Breastfeeding support
-Teamwork and Collaboration
-Time Management
-Multitasking
-Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 827708
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
- Basic Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety
- Breastfeeding Lactation Counselor
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Los Angeles General Medical Center
08.2014 - 09.2017
Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Pasadena Surgery Center
06.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
East Valley CBAS
02.2013 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Longlife CBAS
09.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelors Degree in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Los Angeles City College
- Registered Nurse, California, 827708
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
- Basic Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety
- Breastfeeding Lactation Counselor
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