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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Desiree Domantay

Lakewood,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse II

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit

Sutter Health
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Precepted new (10) nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Trained future nursing students and supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.

Registered Nurse/Case Manager

American Carequest Home Health
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Referred disciplines including all therapies and social work as appropriate to patient and families as well as provided coordination of care and management of disciplines.
  • Evaluated for any safety hazards within the environment.
  • Coordinated health care services provided by ancillary personnel such as home health aides, medical social work and indicated therapies.
  • Performed health assessments of individuals by evaluating their physical, mental and environmental health status; provided nursing intervention based on assessment of need.
  • Obtained labs, performed IV infusions, wound care and treatments as ordered.

Registered Nurse

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2019
  • Provide excellent direct patient care while implementing AIDET.
  • Coordinate with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams to establish treatment plans.
  • Performed duties of PRN Float Nurse in behavioral and telemetry unit.
  • Responsible for nursing care of 5 pre- and post- operative general surgery patients.
  • Provide broad range of general nursing care including vital signs, EKG, catheters, wound dressing, feeding tubes, IV, and central lines.
  • Assist physicians with bedside procedures.
  • Relief Charge Nurse when permanent charge nurse is not available.
  • Preceptor of newly hired RNs.
  • Lead and developed units Fall Prevention projects driven by evidence-based practices to ensure exceptional patient safety and care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • Team player, Dependable and Self Driven
  • Proactive and Eager to Learn
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Critical thinking skills and problem solver
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Expert in Omnicell ADS, PYXIS and EPIC Systems
  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Staff Supervision, Coordination and Precepting
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Expertise in Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • California Registered Nurse License - License: 95108919 - Dec 2025
  • BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association - Oct 2025


Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member

References

  • Kara Hall (Long Beach Memorial Charge Nurse) (951) 285-8709, khall2@memorialcare.org
  • Isabel Rink (Sutter Health MPMC Nurse Manager) (650) 696-5989, rinkl@sutterhealth.org
  • Raquel Rebras (Sutter Health MPMC 4W Charge Nurse) (650) 797-5675, rebresr@sutterhealth.org
  • Ashlee Jeffers (La Palma Charge Nurse) (714) 856-7332, Ashlee.gaska@gmail.com
  • Stephanie Ho (Peer/Co-worker) (415) 994-9453, stephnieho89@gmail.com


Timeline

Registered Nurse II

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit

Sutter Health
02.2020 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse/Case Manager

American Carequest Home Health
04.2019 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

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