Abigail Aguilera-Ayala
Chino,CA
Summary
Passionate and motivated new graduate nurse with clinical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and patient-centered approach. Dedicated to providing top-notch care, fostering teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals, and striving for ongoing professional development within the nursing field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Volleyball Coach
Eastside Volleyball Club
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Plan and lead effective volleyball practices and training sessions.
- Teach fundamental skills, strategies, and advanced techniques.
- Develop individualized training plans to improve player performance.
- Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to athletes.
- Foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among players.
- Develop game strategies and lineups for matches.
- Motivate and support players during games and tournaments.
- Communicate with referees and tournament officials.
- Ensure players follow rules and maintain proper conduct.
- Communicate with parents, players, and club staff regularly.
- Manage player registration, waivers, and eligibility requirements.
- Address and resolve team conflicts or disciplinary issues.
- Guide players in college recruitment if applicable.
Barista
Heights Nutrition
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepare and serve protein shakes, smoothies, coffee, and other beverages.
- Follow recipes to ensure consistency in taste and quality.
- Customize drinks based on customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Handle and prepare nutritional supplements, powders, and health-boosting ingredients.
- Greet customers warmly and take accurate orders.
- Provide product recommendations based on customer goals (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, energy boost).
- Educate customers on the benefits of various nutritional products.
- Handle complaints or special requests professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and customer areas.
- Restock ingredients, supplies, and merchandise as needed.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Operate cash registers and handle payments accurately.
Resident Assistant
Ursuline College
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Assist residents with transition to university and residence hall life.
- Enforce university and residence hall rules and regulations.
- Remain available to residents while on-call.
- Assists in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies.
- Submits reports on infractions, violations, and safety issues.
- Promotes residence hall events.
- Informs residents about relevant campus and local activities.
- Facilitate resolution of disagreements between residents.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Organize and direct regular floor meetings with residents.
- Supports residence hall team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Assist patients with daily activities & vital signs.
- Collaborate with the patient's care team to ensure safety.
- Help patients move, reposition in bed, and transfer using mobility aids.
- Help with meals, including feeding patients who need assistance.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and report concerns to nurses.
- Offer companionship, comfort, and reassurance to patients.
- Help with setup and maintenance of devices like oxygen tanks or catheters.
- Record patient activities and report intake/output measurements.
- Prevent falls, check for hazards, and follow infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH12.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Relationship building
- EMR / EHR
- ADL assistance
Certification
- RN License, 95410875, 2026-05-31
- BLS, 245413671419, 2025-11-27
- TeamSTEPPS
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Dimas Community Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Volleyball Coach
Eastside Volleyball Club
11.2023 - 06.2024
Barista
Heights Nutrition
10.2023 - 06.2024
Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest
08.2022 - 01.2024
Resident Assistant
Ursuline College
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
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