Zulema Aguirre
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate graduate Nurse with ADN in from Cerritos College. Applies nursing process and clinical judgment to perform safe patient care. Progressive healthcare history of collaborations with patient and family to offer theory-based and empathetic nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ward Clerk Transcriber
Kaiser Permanente
07.2014 - Current
- Processes, transfers and discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record, including event management.
- Answers multi-line phone and Vocera systems to manage incoming and outgoing calls for busy Critical Care Services department.
- Coordinates with House supervisor and Charge Nurse and creates RN staff assignment for oncoming shift.
- Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients and their families. Setups up rooms for admissions.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations. Keeps patient physical charts up to date.
- Orders materials and supplies for the unit. As needed, per Unit, collects equipment and medication.
- Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary.
- Maintains the units equipment. Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the units business equipment.
- Coordinates with multi-disciplinary team members: Physicians, Nurses, House supervisor, EVS, Bed Utilization Nurse, Food and Nutrition,Respiratory therapy, Engineering Services to ensure the patient care standards are meet per policy.
Student Nurse
Cerritos Community College
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA12-2024
Skills
- Patient Care prioritization
- EMR / EHR Data entry: proficient in Epic, EMD, Cerner
- Task delegation
- Excellent multidisciplinary team member
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Medication and IV administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing plan development
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Nurse
Cerritos Community College
08.2022 - 12.2024
Ward Clerk Transcriber
Kaiser Permanente
07.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Cerritos College
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