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Robert Caruso

Imperial

Summary

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
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
02.2020 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Inner Care
02.2016 - 02.2020

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Imperial Valley College

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Brookdale Community College