Rachel Becerra
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Riverside University Health System, excelling in critical patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Skilled in team coordination and nursing staff leadership, fostering a culture of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside University Health System
05.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Medical Assistant
Rady's Physicia Management Services
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- Staff supervision
- Patient relations
- Family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
- Primary ICU charge, supervising multiple nursing team.
- Coordinating the transfer and admission of patients to the unit
- Collborate with Physicians and other members of Facilty to successfully provide and deliver compassionate and quality care to patient's as well as family on the unit that exceed hospital requirements
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2013
- ACLS/BLS Certified Training
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation
- CRRT trained/ Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside University Health System
05.2013 - Current
Medical Assistant
Rady's Physicia Management Services
01.2007 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
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