Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration and patient assessments. Committed to delivering high-quality care and advocating for patient rights within challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
03.2023 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in correctional facilities.
Conducted comprehensive health assessments to determine inmate healthcare needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Educated inmates on chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle choices.
Registered Nurse
Wellpath
02.2020 - 03.2023
Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall facility health standards.
Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record keeping.
Advocated for patients' rights and well-being within a complex correctional system.
Registered Nurse
Inner Care
02.2016 - 02.2020
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.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
12-2011
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
06-1999
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Correctional Officer at California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationCorrectional Officer at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Correctional Officer at California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationCorrectional Officer at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Correctional Officer at California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationCorrectional Officer at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation