Carrie Gaxiola
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with comprehensive background in critical care nursing. Managed high-acuity patients, coordinated patient care, and led teams to deliver quality care while adhering to best practices. Skilled in critical thinking, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication to ensure optimal patient care and staff coordination.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Long Beach Memorial Women's and Children's Hospital
01.1999 - Current
- Instructed nursing staff in providing quality care for neonates according to established standards
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff through orientation and ongoing training, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for NICU patients.
- Administered specialized care to critically ill neonates, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
LVN
Bristol Park Medical Group
1991 - 1999
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2017
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05-2000
LVN -
Pacific Coast College
Santa Ana, CA06-1991
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Patient care coordination
- Workforce oversight
- Team responsibility distribution
- Interdepartmental cooperation
- Strategic workload organization
- Informed decision-making
- Certified NRP instructor
- Certified in PICC line placement
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Long Beach Memorial Women's and Children's Hospital
01.1999 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Golden West College
LVN
Bristol Park Medical Group
1991 - 1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
LVN -
Pacific Coast College
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