Rennielyn Tarnate
Clovis,CA
Summary
Compassionate Staff Nurse experienced in bedside nursing across diverse settings. Achieved quality patient care through certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, alongside multiple state and international nursing licenses. Focused on delivering exceptional healthcare in surgical, telemetry, and progressive care units.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' vital signs, documenting changes, and reporting concerns to medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate electronic health record using Epic to support continuity of care.
- Participated in patient assessment processes to identify needs and develop individualized care strategies.
- Supported infection control measures by following sanitation procedures and guidelines during procedures.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development through training sessions and workshops to enhance nursing skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using Epic to support continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using [specific EMR system] to support continuity of care.
- Supported infection control measures by following sanitation procedures and guidelines during procedures.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development through training sessions and workshops to enhance nursing skills.
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using Epic to support continuity of care.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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 interventions.
Registered Nurse
Hail General Hospital
Hail, Saudi Arabia
11.2014 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate electronic health records to support continuity of care.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- 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.
- Precepted nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Immaculate of Mary Hospital (Island of Catanduanes), INC.,
Catanduanes, Philippines
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Maintained accurate health records to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Bato Rural Health Clinic - Department of Health, Bato, Philippines
Catanduanes, Philippines
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Maintained accurate health records to support continuity of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective communication.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records using [specific EMR system] to support continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Eastern Bicol Medical Center, Virac, Philippine
Catanduanes, Philippines
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' vital signs, documenting changes, and reporting concerns to medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
- Supported infection control measures by following sanitation procedures and guidelines during procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas -Legazpi (formerly Aquinas Univ)
Albay, Philippines04-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- ACLS certification
- Acute care expertise
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
- IV therapy
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Patient education
- Performing ekgs
- Independent practice
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clovis Community Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Hail General Hospital
11.2014 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Immaculate of Mary Hospital (Island of Catanduanes), INC.,
10.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Bato Rural Health Clinic - Department of Health, Bato, Philippines
03.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Eastern Bicol Medical Center, Virac, Philippine
03.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas -Legazpi (formerly Aquinas Univ)