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SYLVESTER CARTAGENAS YGAY V

Salinas,CA

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience, offering strong critical thinking skills and a track record of performing tasks safely and efficiently. Prioritizes quality patient care, advocates for safety and well-being, and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Nurse

Monterey County Jail
01.2022 - Current
  • Perform initial health evaluations of newly incarcerated individuals regarding their medical and psychological history and schedule an appointment with the providers based on the needs.
  • Provide patient care to inmates who are sick and will provide treatments and medications based on nurse protocol.
  • First responder to medical emergencies.
  • Collaborating with the medical providers for critical patients that may need a higher level of care.

Outpatient Surgery/PACU Nurse

Natividad Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Performed admissions and discharges to ambulatory surgery patients.
  • Assisted the Doctor with EGD and Colonoscopy procedures.
  • Performing interviews prior to the patient's scheduled procedures to ensure that the patient has met the criteria to have a safe surgical procedure.
  • Provided patient care after surgery or procedures to recover from anesthesia.

Staff Nurse II

Natividad Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Assigned as a charge nurse in the Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
  • Facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers by triaging patients depending on their mental capacity and health status.
  • Collaborated with physicians, PT, OT, social worker and case manager to deliver quality, evidence-based care and provide the patients with proper DME.
  • Providing guidance, mentoring, and support to nurses and other staff members.
  • Delegating tasks by assigning patients to nurses based on acuity.

Correctional Nurse

Salinas Valley State Prison
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Worked as a lead nurse managing one of the clinics in prison.
  • Collaborating with the correctional officers, LVNs and physicians ensuring safety while providing care.
  • Triage sick calls and schedule them accordingly.
  • Provide treatment and medications based on nursing protocol.

Staff Nurse II

Natividad Medical Center
12.2003 - 01.2007
  • Provided direct patient care to ortho, neuro and cardiac patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitoring recovery progress by assisting patients in their activities of daily living and working closely with the physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist.
  • Educate patient and family members regarding the rehabilitation process, facilitate preparedness for home care and the use of durable medical equipment.

Operating Room Nurse

Saint James Hospital
01.1998 - 05.1998
  • Started as a nurse volunteer in Saint James Hospital in the Philippines after graduating in 1998.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Philippines
03-1998

Skills

  • 22 years of expertise in critical and acute care settings
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Strategic work organization
  • Evidence-based practice in nursing

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

License

California BRN 620769

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Correctional Nurse

Monterey County Jail
01.2022 - Current

Outpatient Surgery/PACU Nurse

Natividad Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021

Staff Nurse II

Natividad Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2019

Correctional Nurse

Salinas Valley State Prison
01.2007 - 01.2011

Staff Nurse II

Natividad Medical Center
12.2003 - 01.2007

Operating Room Nurse

Saint James Hospital
01.1998 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Perpetual Help System Laguna

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