Alexa Grace Ordonez
Diamond Bar,CA
Summary
Highly motivated nursing student with over two years of pediatric patient-care experience approaching completion of the BSN program. I am seeking an RN position at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego to apply my nursing knowledge and clinical skills to providing the best care possible for patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool Clinical Associate
Rady Children’s Health (CHOC)
Orange, CA
09.2023 - Current
- As a clinical associate in float pool, provided assistance and care through different departments of the hospital and cross-trained between multiple departments such as Med-Surg, PICU, NICU, PICC Team, ED, and Patient Transport.
- Partnered with 2-3 nurses to provide care for 6-10 patients each shift.
- Assisted with patient activities of daily living such as ambulating, bathing, toileting, and diaper changes.
- Took, recorded vital signs, and notified nurses of any abnormal vital signs.
- Turned and repositioned patients who were limited to bed-rest.
- Patient Transport: transported patients from the Emergency Department to Medical units, performed intra-hospital transports, and transported patients to and from radiology.
- NICU: assisted RNs with bottle feedings, diaper changes, and obtaining vital signs.
- Emergency Department: assisted RNs with performing triage, assisted ED techs with proper holding during splint placement, set up rooms, and took and recorded vital signs.
- Unit Secretary: performed administrative duties such as preparing patient charts for admission, recorded admission and discharge information, facilitated communication between families, charge nurses, and hospital staff, and responded to patient call-lights.
Tutor
Just Us 4 Youth
Pomona, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated and developed lesson plans with co-tutors to address diverse student learning needs.
- Enhanced student engagement through interactive tutoring methods.
- Assisted 5-10 students in homework completion, clarifying concepts to improve academic performance.
- Mentored students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students from first grade to sixth grade.
Barista/Cashier
It’s Everyday Coffee
Diamond Bar, CA
08.2021 - 09.2021
- As a barista, learned the different components in coffee and handled making beverages according to the customers' needs.
- As cashier, worked with a POS system and took customers' orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Barista/Cashier
Half and Half Tea Inc.
Rowland Heights, CA
10.2018 - 05.2020
- As a barista, handled making beverages while paying attention to different customizations of drinks for customers' satisfaction.
- As a cashier, worked with a POS system and took customers' orders to have drinks made for customers.
- Adapted well during rushes and maintained efficiency and attention to detail.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Orange County06.2026
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology, emphasis in Microbiology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA08.2021
Skills
- BLS certification
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Medical terminology
- Patient Transport
Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association (January 2022-January 2024)
- BLS, American Heart Association (September 2022-September 2024)
Timeline
Float Pool Clinical Associate
Rady Children’s Health (CHOC)
09.2023 - Current
Tutor
Just Us 4 Youth
11.2021 - 05.2022
Barista/Cashier
It’s Everyday Coffee
08.2021 - 09.2021
Barista/Cashier
Half and Half Tea Inc.
10.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor’s of Science - Biology, emphasis in Microbiology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Clinical Rotations
West Coast University Fundamental Skills Lab – (90 Hours) (11/2022-01/2022)
Silverado Brea Memory Care Community – Skilled Nursing Facility (101 Hours) (04/2023 – 06/2023)
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital – Psych Unit (90 Hours) (06/2023 – 08/2023)
South Coast Post Acute Santa Ana – Sub-Acute (135 Hours) (11/2023 – 01/2024)
Saddleback Memorial Hospital – L&D, NICU (67.5 Hours) (01/2024 – 03/2024)
St. Linus Elementary School – School nurse (67.5 Hours) (04/2024 – 06/2024)
Descanso Home Health – Services (90 Hours) (11/2025 – 01/2026)
Whittier Hospital Medical Center – ICU/DOU/Med Surg (135 Hours) (01/2026 – 03/2026)