Paul Taeza
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced Supervising Registered Nurse II with a strong record in staff leadership, patient care coordination, and quality assurance. Skilled in mentoring teams, improving documentation, and maintaining safe, efficient care in high-demand clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Registered Nurse II
State of California Department of Corrections
Stockton, California
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated daily assignments across clinical teams and shift schedules.
- Supervised nursing staff within patient care units.
- Make sure the nursing staff monitors patient assessments and updates care plans.
- Make sure nurses are documenting treatments, medications, and charting in electronic health records.
- Enforced infection control standards and safety procedures throughout facility.
- Reviewed supplies, equipment, and unit readiness for patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided guidance on difficult cases involving ethical considerations.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or among different teams within the organization.
- Coordinated the training of new nursing staff members.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored quality assurance standards for patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Investigated incidents reported by nursing personnel related to patient safety or quality of care concerns.
- Performed rounds throughout the unit regularly to observe nurse-patient interactions and assess overall functioning of the unit.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in healthcare delivery systems.
- Promoted positive relationships between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Encouraged professional growth through continuing education opportunities for nursing staff members.
- Monitored staffing levels and adjusted as needed based on patient needs.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy according to established guidelines.
- Served as a mentor to nurses in practice development areas.
Registered Nurse
State of California Department of Corrections
Folsom, California
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Conducted inmate health assessments for California correctional facility nursing care
- Triaged sick call requests in State of California Department of Corrections clinics
- Administered medications following custody procedures and correctional health protocols
- Documented patient assessments in electronic health records for inmate treatment plans
- Coordinated care with physicians, custody staff, and mental health teams
- Responded to medical emergencies inside secure housing and treatment areas
- Educated inmates on wound care, chronic conditions, and medication instructions
- Reviewed treatment orders and prepared nursing care for incarcerated patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
COUNTRY HOME CARE
Elk Grove, California
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams in acute care settings.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized case management plans.
- Monitored treatment progress and adjusted care plans with providers.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and utilization review staff.
- Documented case notes in electronic health records and care management systems.
- Referred patients to community services, home care, and specialty programs.
- Reviewed medical records for medical necessity and care coordination compliance.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
Education
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA12-2008
Associate of Science - VOCATIONAL NURSING
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA12-2004
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
DILIMAN, PHILIPPINES12-2000
Skills
- EHR documentation
- Infection control
- Staffing coordination
- Quality assurance
- Care plan review
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Team leadership
- Clinical oversight
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Staff mentoring
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
- Disease prevention
- Staff development
- Nursing supervision
- Team management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compliance monitoring
Certification
CALIFORNIA REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
Supervising Registered Nurse II
State of California Department of Corrections
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
State of California Department of Corrections
09.2016 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
COUNTRY HOME CARE
12.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
Cabrillo College
Associate of Science - VOCATIONAL NURSING
Mission College
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES