Vanessa De Avila RN, BSN, PHN
Nuevo,CA
Summary
Dynamic bilingual nurse with extensive experience in peri-anesthesia and public health education, notably at Loma Linda Medical Center. Detail-oriented individual with a collaboration mindset, greatly enhancing patient care and staff performance. Exhibits competence in patient education and workflow management, as well as strong verbal and collaborative abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse C-PeriAnesthesia
Loma Linda Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving the healthcare facility.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Explained side effects of medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
Registered Nurse
Infiniti Health
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Prevented illness by educating the public on healthy practices to stop the disease.
- Supervised performance of 15-20 clinical staff testing for COVID-19 at Los Angeles schools, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement.
- Provided extensive materials and answered questions from the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, while advising on protective measures.
Registered Nurse
Sera Collections Services LLC
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Safely administered COVID-19 vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications, and potential side effects.
- Educated community members about environmentally related health issues.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Urgent Care
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained the client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA10-2021
Skills
- Accuracy and precision
- Spanish fluency
- Emotional intelligence
- Acute care expertise
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Compassion and empathy
- Infectious disease control
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Phlebotomy expertise
Accomplishments
- Mentor - Guided newly graduated registered nurses through a one-year residency program in 2024.
- Graduated the New Grad RN Residency program at Loma Linda Medical Center.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - California State Board of Nursing. [95269038]
- Public Health Nurse License (PHN) - California State Board of Nursing. [563426]
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse C-PeriAnesthesia
Loma Linda Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Infiniti Health
03.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Sera Collections Services LLC
01.2022 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
PIH Health Urgent Care
08.2015 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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