ZYRA MAE CRISTOBAL
2534 San Gabriele Dr. Delano,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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
North Kern State Prison
08.2023 - Current
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health Delano
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Delano
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12.2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Care Plan Development
- Wound care and management
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessments
- Perform 12 Lead EKG
- Direct Patient Care
- Bilingual: Fluent in English, Tagalog and Ilocano
Certification
- California RN License- Current - January 31, 2026
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
North Kern State Prison
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health Delano
08.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Delano
07.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
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