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Francis Pacia

Francis Pacia

Northridge

Summary

Dedicated nursing student with hands-on experience at West Coast University, proficient in IV management and physical assessments. Demonstrated strong advocacy for patient rights and safety while effectively communicating with diverse populations. Committed to enhancing patient recovery through compassionate care and thorough medical record management.

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Student

West Coast University
10.2024 - Current
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Performing physical assessment for up to 4 patients within an hour.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Volunteer

Sherwood Oaks Health Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chaminade
West Hills, CA

No Degree - Nursing Science

West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA
08-2026

Skills

  • Infection control standards
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Medical records management
  • Physical Assessment
  • IV Start, Pump Management, Discontinuation, and Push
  • Urinary Catheter Insertion
  • Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
  • Tracheostomy Care with Suctioning
  • Nasogastric Tube Insertion
  • Wound Care Assessment, Irrigation, and Packing
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring and Subcutaneous Injection

Certification

  • BLS / CPR
  • Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training for Medical Professionals / Volunteers / School Personnel

Timeline

Nursing Student

West Coast University
10.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Sherwood Oaks Health Center
05.2022 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

Chaminade

No Degree - Nursing Science

West Coast University
Francis Pacia