Stephanie Dela Cruz
Vallejo,USA
Summary
To secure a position as a new graduate Psychiatric Nurse and apply clinical skills in mental health, crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Committed to providing patient centered care, supporting recovery in a safe and compassionate environment. While utilizing my clinical experience and work experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Esthetician / Owner/ Trainer
Eyeconiq Studio
10.2013 - Current
- Building strong connections with clients, staff and executing personal services, while dedicated to excellence in customer satisfaction, fostering strong leadership skills and business ethics.
- Manage conflict resolutions for clients and staff with ethical standards, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Ensuring exceptional client experiences through personalized skin care solutions.
- Knowledge of daily operations, including managing appointments, ensuring the salon environment is clean and organized, and maintaining health and safety standards.
- Skilled in business management, team leadership, customer service, creating a thriving business built on trust, excellence and passionate care.
Esthetician / Sales Specialist/ Star
Loreal
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Build strong relationships with customers by understanding their unique beauty needs and tailored their services by using wellness solutions, while delivering exceptional service that fosters trust.
- Manage conflict resolutions for clients and staff with ethical standards, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Listen attentively to customers' concerns while offering expert guidance to enhance their confidence and well being.
Education
Registered Nursing, ADN - undefined
Solano Community College
10.2025
Bachelors of Arts - Criminal Justice concentration in Forensics
CSU Stanislaus
01.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Diablo Valley College
01.2004
Skills
- Strong Therapeutic communication skills for building trust, rapport with patients experiencing anxiety, depression or psychosis
- Exhibits empathy, patience and self-awareness when managing emotionally charged situations while maintaining
- Accurately document observation and intervention to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal standards
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams during codegray events managing stressful or aggressive self harm behaviors with compassion and professionalism
- Understands the therapeutic effects and side effects of common psychotropic medications to support safe medication administration and patient education
- Advocate for patient dignity and autonomy while providing compassionate, evidenced based care
- Dedicated to growing as a psychiatric nurse while providing compassionate, trauma informed care and advocating for those who are facing challenges
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Napa State Hospital, Napa CA T-17 Competency
- August 2024 - PRESENT
- Engaged in individual and group therapy sessions, actively assisting with therapeutic interventions to support patient progress in mental health recovery
- Observed and contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings, to develop and refine patient care strategies
- Developed strong therapeutic communication skills, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients experiencing psychiatric crises
- Demonstrated a passion for mental health advocacy ensuring compassionate, patient centered care while enhancing knowledge of behavioral health treatments and interventions
- Sutter Solano Hospital, Vallejo CA Medical Surgical/ Telemetry
- October 2023- May 2024
- Performed patient assessments, monitor vital signs and administer medications safely
- Assess patients pain levels and administer appropriate intervention
- Manage documentation of patient care using electronic medical record, specifically Epic
- Adhere to infection control and safety to prevent hospital acquired infections while maintaining patient safety
- Queen of the Valley Medical Center, Napa CA OBGYN
- January 2024- March 2024
- Monitor and assess pregnant women's health including fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs
- Performed postpartum care, monitoring hemorrhages, infections and recovery for postpartum patients
- Paradise Valley Estates, Fairfield CA Skills Nursing Home Assisted Living
- August 2023- October 2023
- Provide patient care by assisting with activities daily living which include bathing, oral care and ROM exercises
- Provide mobility support to resident transferring them safely and effectively
- Assist residents with food preparation and consumption
Timeline
Esthetician / Owner/ Trainer
Eyeconiq Studio
10.2013 - Current
Esthetician / Sales Specialist/ Star
Loreal
08.2008 - 05.2013
Registered Nursing, ADN - undefined
Solano Community College
Bachelors of Arts - Criminal Justice concentration in Forensics
CSU Stanislaus
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Diablo Valley College