Zelina Gracia
IHHS
Buttonwillow,USA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) candidate graduating in September 2026 with experience in nursing clinical rotations, behavioral health, case management, and direct patient care. Experienced in working with diverse patient populations and providing supportive, patient-centered care in both medical and behavioral health settings. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a New Graduate RN position where I can use my previous healthcare experience and nursing education to provide compassionate, safe, and effective care while continuing to grow professionally.
Work History
Caregiver
4 Months- Provided compassionate support with activities of daily living, personal care, and medication reminders.
- Promoted independence, dignity, and quality of life while maintaining patient safety and privacy.
Case Manager
7 Months- Conducted client assessments, maintained documentation, and coordinated services with healthcare providers and community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention, education, and support using therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques.
Case Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Supported clients in developing coping skills, achieving goals, and accessing community resources.
- Documented client progress while providing culturally sensitive support to individuals and families.
Mental Health Technician
6 Months- Monitored patient safety, documented observations, and communicated changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Utilized therapeutic communication and crisis prevention techniques to support patient care.
Behavioral Interventionist
1 Year 6 Months- Provided behavioral support, implemented individualized interventions, and documented patient progress.
- Collaborated with families and care teams to promote positive outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
- 3.67 GPA
- Accelerated Program
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Skills
Patient Assessment & Vital Signs Monitoring
Patient-Centered Care
Therapeutic Communication
Mental Health Support & Crisis Intervention
De-escalation Techniques
Suicide & Safety Risk Awareness
HIPAA Compliance & Confidentiality
Blood Glucose Monitoring & Diabetes Care
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Support
Fall Prevention & Patient Safety
Critical Thinking & Prioritization
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – California Licensure Pending
- NCLEX-RN Pending
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Nursing Student Clinical Rotations | Unitek College
- Good Samaritan Hospital – Bakersfield, CA
- Capstone Preceptorship | August 2026 – September 2026
- THV Enterprise Adult Day Health Care – Bakersfield, CA
- Community Health | May 2026 – July 2026
- NeuroRestorative – Fresno, CA
- Leadership & Care Coordination | February 2026 – April 2026
- Kern Medical – Bakersfield, CA
- Pediatrics | September 2025 – November 2025
- Maternal/Newborn – Labor & Delivery & NICU | July 2025 – September 2025
- Medical-Surgical Nursing | November 2024 – May 2025
- Crestwood Behavioral Health – Bakersfield, CA
- Psychiatric Nursing | May 2025 – July 2025
- Adventist Health – Delano, CA
- Acute Care Nursing | January 2025 – March 2025
Timeline
Caregiver
IHHS
11.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Case Manager
Victory Family Services
03.2024 - 10.2024Read More
Case Manager
Aspiranet
01.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Mental Health Technician
Wellpath
06.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Behavioral Interventionist
ABA Bears
11.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Unitek College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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California State University, Bakersfield
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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