Arjane S. Cruz
Hesperia
Summary
To be able to perform critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. To support needs of different patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. To be a proud California-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally competent assistance to every patient.
Dependable Nurse skilled in unit administration and staff management. Over fifteen years of nursing experience and extensive knowledge of Medical Surgical Tele and Nephrology. Three and a half years of Urgent Care and Family medicine experience both in clinic and in hospital setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care/ Family Medicine
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
- Provide patient care services with acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling
- Complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations
- Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes
- Order pharmacologic interventions
- Develop and implement an educational plan
- Plan for appropriate follow-up care
- Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community
- Procedures: perform toenail removal, callus shaving, knee injection, shoulder injection, wrist injection, elbow injections, trigger finger injection, trigger point injection, heel injection, keloid injection, skin tag removal, incision and drainage, laceration repairs
Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care
Low cost urgent Health clinics
02.2022 - Current
- Functions as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team
- Responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions in an urgent care setting
- Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs
- Demonstrates an advanced level of medical clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice
Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery ACNP
Riverside University healthcare system
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide critical support to neurosurgeons, including taking patient history, helping to diagnose conditions, and discussing treatment options with patients
- Perform physical exams and CT scans using equipment such as an MRI machine, as well as doing blood work and other laboratory diagnostics under the supervision of a physician
- Support neurosurgeons during surgery, perform a variety of follow-up responsibilities and assist with community outreach and education
- Assist in EVD placement, subgaleal drain, drain removal, staple placement/removal
- Wound care post craniotomy and spinal fusions
Nurse Practitioner- Nephrology
Nephrology Associates Medical Group
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Provides primary care to patients with acute or chronic kidney/urologic disorders, those undergoing dialysis, and those who are candidates for or have undergone kidney transplants
- Exemplifies advanced knowledge in nephrology that includes pathophysiology and management of kidney/urologic conditions and their complications
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and assessment skills
- Sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families as they deal with chronic renal disease and its impact
- Ability to teach patients about renal disease, treatment, and lifestyle changes
Nephrology Charge Registered Nurse
Davita Renal Health Care
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Medsurg Tele/Charge Registered Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Overseen operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms
Charge Registered Nurse
Country Villa Health Care And Rehab
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of The East Ramon Magsaysay Medical
Manila, Philippines04-2006
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Employee performance
- Medical record auditing
- Clinical Training
- Patient care standards
- EMR/EHR
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Acute and Chronic disease management
- Patient Assessments
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive care
Certification
- California Nurse Practitioner, 09/2021
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing, 09/2021
- Active NPI and DEA
- AANP Board Certified, 04/2021
- California RN License
- American Heart Association BLS
- Certificate: Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Didactic Training, 2020
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care/ Family Medicine
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery ACNP
Riverside University healthcare system
10.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care
Low cost urgent Health clinics
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner- Nephrology
Nephrology Associates Medical Group
06.2021 - 10.2022
Nephrology Charge Registered Nurse
Davita Renal Health Care
06.2010 - 04.2013
Medsurg Tele/Charge Registered Nurse
Kindred Healthcare
06.2010 - 04.2013
Charge Registered Nurse
Country Villa Health Care And Rehab
06.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of The East Ramon Magsaysay Medical
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