PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CLINICAL AND MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
Personal Information
Timeline

Caitlin Tafolla-Aguirre

DHS
Chino Hills
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience

Compassionate healthcare professional with experience in patient-centered care and mental health support. Skilled in managing care plans and delivering therapeutic interventions while excelling in communication and crisis management. Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing patient interactions. Committed to contributing to a healthcare team dedicated to high-quality outcomes.

Work History

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

1 Year 7 Months
DHS | 03.2025 - Current
  • Assessed behavioral health patients, documented mental status findings, and updated individualized care plans.
  • Administered psychiatric medications safely, monitored responses, and reported adverse effects promptly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
  • De-escalated agitated patients using therapeutic communication and trauma-informed intervention techniques.
  • Monitored suicide risk, completed safety checks, and initiated interventions aligned with facility protocols.
  • Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University of San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | 05.2026

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)
Basic Life Support

Certification

REGISTERED NURSE, California Board of Registered Nursing, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, American Heart Association

CLINICAL AND MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Fundamentals (Tele, Med/Surg) - Beverly Hospital
  • Medical/Surgical 1 (OR, PACU) - Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center
  • OB/GYN (AP, L&D, PP, NICU) - Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center
  • Pediatrics - Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center
  • Mental Health (Psychoses, Neuroses, Organic Illness) - Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center
  • Medical/Surgical 2 (Geriatrics, Tele, Med/Surg) - LA General Medical Center
  • Medical/Surgical 3 (ER, Critical Care, Tele/Onc) - LA General Medical Center
  • Leadership (ER, Critical Care, Tele, Onc) - LA General Medical Center

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse, ADN

Timeline

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

DHS
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

California State University of San Marcos

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Caitlin Tafolla-Aguirre