Yesenia Serrato
Aptos,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN II-Clinical Decision Unit (Telemetry Unit)
Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula
Monterey, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Executed nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, educate, and document patient care in alignment with organizational policies.
- Conducted short-term treatment assessments and reassessments through regular monitoring to evaluate discharge readiness.
- Utilized specialized clinical knowledge and nursing skills to assess patient data, develop comprehensive care plans, and evaluate interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac telemetry patients, ensuring timely intervention for critical changes in status.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care interventions effectively.
RN Supervisor
Acute Crisis Stabilization Unit
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies while ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
- Collect and document patient data, including chief complaint, vital signs, and other relevant information to support optimal care during admission.
- Administer emergency psychiatric medications orally or via injection as clinically indicated.
- Monitor treatment progress and medication effectiveness, documenting symptom changes on patient flow sheets and medical records.
- Coordinate inpatient psychiatric admissions to out-of-county facilities for patients meeting criteria for further treatment.
- Currently perdiem/On-call- changed to the RN role in February 2024.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
LVN
Santa Cruz County Jail
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- In conjunction with the RN and MA, responded to medical emergencies calmly and efficiently within the jail, and cared for patients based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses.
- Assist the provider with clinic duties and prepare patients for examinations and procedures like ear lavage, wound sutures/staples, I&Ds, pap-smears, chronic care check-up, etc.
- Collect and record chief complaint, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and any information necessary to provide the best possible care during the patient’s stay at the correctional facility.
- Follow up on treatments and medication to ensure the patient’s symptoms are alleviated and document it appropriately on the patient’s flow sheet/medical record.
- Administer a wide variety of medications ordered by the provider, which include intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, oral, intradermal, and topical.
LVN Charge Nurse
A Grace Sub-Acute
San Jose, CA
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Prepare and administer medications, minimize pain and discomfort, follow treatment and rehab care plans, and coordinate with medical providers to compile a safe and effective care plan for the patient.
- Provide wound and dressing care, tracheostomy suctioning, prepare G-tube feedings, and assist with Activities of daily living.
- Working in conjunction with nursing assistants and other staff to provide the best possible care and minimize the risk of infection for the patients.
- Maintaining a professional rapport with family members and loved ones, and answering all questions they have.
- Collect daily vitals, record new observations, and monitor patients to keep them in a comfortable and stable environment.
- Provide resuscitation interventions to those patients who have a serious change in condition.
- Document all information in the patient’s medical record.
- Blood draws and IV therapy.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify changes requiring immediate attention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walden University
WashingtonLVN-RN -
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA12-2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Unitek College
San Jose, CA06-2016
Skills
Utilized excellent writing and communication skills to enhance team collaboration and project outcomes
Implemented systems to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
Excelled in high-pressure settings, ensuring efficient task completion and team collaboration
Exhibited strong detail orientation and adaptability in learning processes
Cultivated a supportive atmosphere by actively engaging with colleagues and promoting teamwork
Executed multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure operational efficiency in demanding situations
Certification
- Telemetry experience
- BLS
- ACLS/PALS certified
- RN
- NIH Stroke Certified
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish, able to speak, read, and write it.
Timeline
RN II-Clinical Decision Unit (Telemetry Unit)
Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula
01.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor
Acute Crisis Stabilization Unit
01.2018 - Current
LVN
Santa Cruz County Jail
01.2018 - 09.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
A Grace Sub-Acute
02.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walden University
LVN-RN -
Cabrillo College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Unitek College