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Sampson Ordaz

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Antelope Vallely Hospital
08.2020 - Current
  • My duties as a registered nurse in the Critical Care Unit are to care for ventilator dependent and respiratory compromised clients. I also care for stroke patients (including EVDs), dialysis patients (including CRRT), and trauma patients.
  • I also conduct physical assessments, including evaluation of neuro, respiratory, cardiac, GI, and GU systems
  • I have taken vital signs, documented, and charted in Cerner, and have assisted patients with their daily activities
  • Some of these activities consist of bathing, toileting, hygiene, and linen changes
  • I have started IVs, provided wound care, and titrated and administered medications through all modalities: oral, intravenous, intramuscular, central line, peg tube and subcutaneous routes, used ventilators, and drawn blood using arterial lines.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Palmdale Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • My duties as a registered nurse in the emergency department were to triage patients, provide quick accurate assessments, intervening and stabilizing patients, and most importantly provided treatment and care
  • I also conducted physical examinations, patient assessments, took patients for testing, provided wound care, and other treatments as necessary
  • I Educated patients about self-management of acute and chronic illnesses
  • I managed medicine administration through intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
12.2019

Associates Degree Nursing -

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
06.2017

Associate in Arts -

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
06.2004

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
05.1999

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Physical assessments

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse, Current
  • CPR/BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 06/2025
  • ACLS Certification, American Heart Association, 04/2026

Leadershipexperiences

I have gained  leadership experience during my time in the Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit, and to be successful as a nurse leader, you must get others to work effectively in pursuit of a shared goal. Some of these goals would be providing excellent care, patient safety, maintaining infection control, and moving quickly and safely during emergency situations.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Antelope Vallely Hospital
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Palmdale Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

California State University Bakersfield

Associates Degree Nursing -

Antelope Valley College

Associate in Arts -

Antelope Valley College

Palmdale High School

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