Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Experience
Awards
Languages
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Selma Jimenez

Fontana,CA

Summary

Experienced and dynamic registered nurse with over 6 years of success in delivering hands-on patient care and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Utilizing critical thinking, analysis, and extensive medical knowledge, has consistently provided exceptional care in demanding situations. Proficient in prioritizing clinical and operational responsibilities within fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while maintaining efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
02.2019 - Current
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2024
  • Implemented care for patients assigned to a 21 bed level II ER unit as a cross trained nurse
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.
  • Reduced wait times for patients with effective communication between staff members and efficient patient assessments.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with case managers and social workers

Telemetry Step Down Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.

Postpartum Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers as a cross trained nurse.
  • Facilitated successful breastfeeding experiences by providing guidance, support, and education to new mothers struggling with latching or milk supply issues.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive postpartum care plans.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Cal State San Bernardino

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Time management
  • Patient assessments
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient management
  • Discharge planning
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • CCRN
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Leadership Experience

Rapid Response Nurse

Nurse Preceptor

Professional Practice Committee

Awards

Daisy Award Nominee

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2024

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
02.2019 - Current

Postpartum Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2021

Telemetry Step Down Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Cal State San Bernardino
Selma Jimenez