Yvonne P. Montes
Corona,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 28 years of experience in ambulatory and outpatient care settings. Skilled in patient assessment and education, care coordination, and chronic disease management. Recognized for fostering positive patient relationships, ensuring continuity of care, demonstrating strong clinical judgment, and maintaining compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1997 - Current
- Operate and oversee a Nurse Clinic with a group of Medical Assistants and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
- Perform nursing tasks, such as wound care, central line management, dressing changes, chronic disease and self-management education, IV infusions, oral and parenteral medication administration and monitoring, and lead the team.
- Deliver patient-centered care through comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation and timely interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Navigator
Syneos Health (inVentiv) - Endo Pharmaceuticals
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinated care with a team of colleagues to arrange delivery of supplies and medications and to provide patient education on self-injection teaching.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Arranged and streamlined one-on-one patient education to promote self-care management of chronic disease, correct preparation, administration, and simplified return demonstration techniques for administering medications by parenteral route.
- Provided thorough follow-up to ensure the patient was successfully implementing the treatment plan, and coordinated any follow-up care necessary.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Visiting Nurses Association
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring alignment with hospice regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient comfort and quality of life.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized care strategies.
- Oversaw medication management, ensuring accuracy in administration and compliance with safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences within healthcare settings, fostering a supportive environment for end-of-life care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga12-2008
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
Inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing in 2025.
Certification
Wound Care Certified (WCC certification) 2018-current
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Visiting Nurses Association
06.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse Navigator
Syneos Health (inVentiv) - Endo Pharmaceuticals
01.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Chaffey College