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Yesenia Vazquez-Cornejo

La Puente,CA

Summary

Compassionate Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support colleagues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Lead

Adventist Health White Memorial
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health White Memorial
Los Angeles , CA
02.2018 - Current
  • Attend unit huddles in collaboration with the unit Manager and Director to revise care plans
  • Complete rounding for an overview of patient care needs, and solicit feedback on the quality of nursing services and any other concerns.
  • Foster an environment of patient/family-centered care with special attention to cultural sensitivity and personal needs.
  • Arranges for staff relief for meals and breaks.
  • Perform daily quality control: crash cart, nutrition room, clean/soiled/equipment room, unit refrigerators, hemorrhage cart, and anesthesia cart.
  • Access discrepancies, narcotic log, and count for all medication Omnicells on the unit, and also perform medication room inspection.
  • Play a significant role in the evaluation of performance of unit employees. Coaches and disciplines personnel on job duties and assignments.
  • Collaborate with facility services to ensure that the department and equipment are maintained in a safe area and in operational states.
  • Review and takes action on requests to adjust schedules, including requests to come in late, leave early, or utilize sick time.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
  • Conducted research projects related to nursing practice or health policy issues.
  • Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
  • Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Volunteer

Adventist Health White Memorial
02.2017 - Current
  • Lead Champion for Little Angels Fetal Demise Support Group.
  • Coordinate volunteers for the 2024 Little Angeles Candlelight Ceremony.
  • Volunteer with AHWM Little Angels Program, attended and coordinated fetal demise support groups.
  • Participate in Little Angels' Mothers' dinner, help decorate the event, give speeches, and provide support.
  • Participate and volunteer for 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023 Little Angeles Candle Light Ceremony.
  • RN day at the Capitol: 04/2018, Met with influential leaders in legislation and advocated with our assembly majority leader on issues pertaining to nursing, such as BRN fee increases and local programs that assist skilled nursing facilities.

Clinical Experience

Adventist Health White Memorial
Los Angeles , CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Rio Hondo Spring 2018 Preceptorship Leadership class completed at the Labor and Delivery unit at AHWM.
  • 09/2018 was a preceptee in the Labor and Delivery New Graduate Program.
  • Preceptor in L&D unit from 2020-2023.
  • Participated in continuing education programs designed for preceptors and mentors in order to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare education.
  • Monitored progress of preceptees in meeting goals set forth by the program curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05-2019

Associate of Science in Nursing

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
05-2018

Associate of Arts - Social Behavior Science

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
06-2016

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
06-2016

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Care plan implementation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Unit Administration
  • Licensed RN
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Compassionate Care
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Assessment and Care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Patient rights advocacy
  • Policy and procedure compliance

Accomplishments

Unit base council member for Labor and Delivery 2022-Present

Professional Ladder Award, Adventist Health Nursing , 2024

Brenner Award, Nursing Excellence/Adventist Health White Memorial Award 2022

Infinity and Beyond Award L&D unit 2022

Daisy Team Award 2022

Stipend Recipient, TELACU/ Adventist Health White Memorial Health Career Program 2017-2018

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Azusa Pacific University 2018

Vice President, Rio Hondo Nursing Student Council 2017-2018

LA National Associate of Hispanic Nurses Scholarship , 2017

Timeline

Nurse Lead

Adventist Health White Memorial
07.2023 - Current

Clinical Experience

Adventist Health White Memorial
04.2018 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health White Memorial
02.2018 - Current

Volunteer

Adventist Health White Memorial
02.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University

Associate of Science in Nursing

Rio Hondo College

Associate of Arts - Social Behavior Science

Mt San Antonio College

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Mt San Antonio College

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