Paulina Reynosa
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with 8+ years of diverse healthcare experience across acute care, emergency support, community health, and developmental disability services. Skilled in preventative health, chronic disease management, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered primary care across the lifespan. Fluent in English and Spanish with strong cultural competence and passion for health equity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Health System
Ventura, CA
2021.09 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Clinicas Del Camino Real
Oxnard, California
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Conducted patient assessments and collected medical histories for diverse populations.
- Provided health education and counseling to patients and families.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Cottage Health
Port Hueneme, California
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Conducted patient assessments and collected medical histories for diverse populations.
- Assisted in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
Community Support Worker
IABA institute for applied behavioral analysis
Camarillo, CA
2013.10 - 2023.12
- Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence.
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
- Served in various leadership roles to plan and manage community initiatives.
Nurse Extender
CMH Hospital
Ventura, CA
2021.02 - 2021.05
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Helped in different units, but mainly in the emergency department and intensive care unit to help during the pandemic.
CNA
Assisted Home Care And Hospice
Ventura, CA
2019.01 - 2019.10
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Maywood Acres Healthcare
Oxnard, CA
2019.01 - 2019.06
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Caregiver
TLC home and hospice care
Moorpark, CA
2017.11 - 2019.02
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA2025-08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA2023-05
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05.2018
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05.2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Emotional awareness
- Organization
- Compassionate client care
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
Affiliations
Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
Graduation with distinction award
Peer Tutor award
Award for volunteering during nursing school
Vice president of the Student Nursing Association
Certification
BLS (CPR and AED) certified Exp: 11/2027, Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation, IV Therapy certified
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Clinicas Del Camino Real
2024.09 - 2025.05
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Cottage Health
2024.02 - 2024.05
Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Health System
2021.09 - Current
Nurse Extender
CMH Hospital
2021.02 - 2021.05
CNA
Assisted Home Care And Hospice
2019.01 - 2019.10
CNA
Maywood Acres Healthcare
2019.01 - 2019.06
Caregiver
TLC home and hospice care
2017.11 - 2019.02
Community Support Worker
IABA institute for applied behavioral analysis
2013.10 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Channel Islands
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ventura College
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Oxnard College
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Oxnard College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
California State University Channel Islands