JOHN CRUZ
Bakersfield
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with almost 10 years of healthcare experience in Medical Surgical, Telemetry & Emergency setting. Remains calm and efficient in fast-paced environment to support accurate nursing skills, and compassionate care in line with hospital policies and regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Bakersfield
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing students during hands-on clinical practice, fostering clinical skills and patient care readiness.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical exams.
- Mentored aspiring nursing professionals, enhancing their confidence and practical competencies.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum and teaching strategies.
- Facilitated discussions on best practices in patient care and safety.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards in nursing education.
- Promoted evidence-based practices throughout the educational process.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the clinical setting.
Preceptor / Nurse Lead
Adventist Health Specialty
Bakersfield
09.2024 - Current
- Provided care for patients on different cardiac presentations and diseases.
- Acted as Charge Nurse for the unit and oversee overall nurses' assignments and patient care.
- Performed audits according to unit policy and help manager evaluate nurses' competencies.
- Prepared and cared for patients pre- and post cardiac surgery and interventions.
- Administered cardiac meds and properly assessed patient on continuous cardiac drips and closely monitor them through cardiac monitor.
- Adhered to hospital policy on prevention of infection and followed strict protocol and audits for patients on CHF pathways, Central Lines, Foleys, Restraints, TR bands and Sheath pulls, and orthopaedics guidelines.
- Worked on several cases other than Cardiac such as GI, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Orthopaedics and wounds.
- Worked with the multidisciplinary team and properly escalate patient conditions with our Rapid Response Team and Code Blue Team.
Medical Surgical, Telemetry
Dignity Health – Mercy Downtown
Bakersfield
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge and oversee patient outcome.
- Monitored patients' condition, performed thorough assessments from head to toe, and assessed patient needs.
- Prioritised patient needs based on acuity and patient condition.
- Administered medications, blood products and performed wound care and wound dressings.
- Adhered to infection control protocols and hospital policies such as prevention of HAPI, CLABSI and CAUTI.
- Assessed and prepared patient prior to procedures and performed post-op assessment and interventions.
- Provided health education, and applied plans of care pertinent to patient needs and condition.
- Maintained thorough and accurate documentation.
- Worked professionally alongside other members of health care team.
Emergency Department RN
Nurse on Call, Agency Staffing
South Tipperary
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked around in areas primarily in ED and in Surgical Ward.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as prescribed.
- Carefully practiced institution's guidelines and policies in each unit I worked in.
Emergency Department RN
Tipperary University Hospital
South Tipperary
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement acute plans for patients.
- Assessed patients and treated according to presentation, acuity and clinical treatment pathways.
- Performed roles accordingly to areas assigned such as Majors, Minors, Resuscitation area, Pediatrics, Clinical Decision Unit, and transferred patients to Medical Assessment Unit, Surgical Assessment Unit, ICU or to the floor.
- Properly followed guidelines on patient protocols and pathways and triaged patients using Manchester Triage System.
- Also worked in overflow patients in the ED and treated them as Medical and Surgical patients.
Emergency Department RN
University Hospital Limerick
Limerick
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Properly assessed patients' signs and symptoms and collaborated information to physicians and swiftly treat them according to their urgency and evaluate response to treatment.
- Demonstrated skills in accordance to institution's policy, conducts phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, proper administration of medications and accurate documentation.
- Proper assessment and monitoring of patients and following clinical pathways in regard to patient's health condition.
- Made sure every care is advocated for patients.
- Worked harmoniously with the multidisciplinary team and supported co-staff in achieving quality of care standards.
- Worked consistently in positive attitude and good natured in bedside care and maintained calm despite the busy workload.
- Conducted admission, set proper expectation to patients and gave right information regarding plan of care.
Medical Surgical RN
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
Manila
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Worked with Medical and Surgical cases.
- Maintained knowledge and effective up to date practice in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Carried out proper admission and cohorting of patients.
- Correctly identified plan of care for the patient from admission until discharge with proper information for discharge instructions.
- Secured patients consent for treatment with proper explanation and prepared patient prior procedures.
- Maintained camaraderie and pertinent information communicated among members of the health care team.
- Kept head nurse informed of the needs and problems, incidents and other reportable situations during the shift.
- Adhered to protocol on the guidelines of the hospital infection and other hospital policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
Manila, Philippines10-2013
Skills
- Nursing education
- Clinical instruction
- Patient assessment
- Clinical supervision
- Nursing process
- Evidence-based practice
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient safety
- Infection control protocols
- Emergency care management
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Leadership and mentoring
- Nursing procedures
Websites
Accomplishments
• Nominated as RN of the Year for Adventist Health in Kern County 2026.
• Received Bravo awards from many patients in Mercy Downtown as commendation to going over and beyond patient care.
• Received Kudos shout-out from Social Worker for properly assessing patient and putting in a thorough social consult and Good Catch for Blood Transfusion.
• Representative in PCU for Adventist Health Unit Based Council and Co-Chair for Nurse Sensitive Outcomes in fostering a culture of collaboration, improve patient care, and enhance the overall quality and safety of care.
• Received Bravo awards from many patients in Mercy Downtown as commendation to going over and beyond patient care.
• Received Kudos shout-out from Social Worker for properly assessing patient and putting in a thorough social consult and Good Catch for Blood Transfusion.
• Representative in PCU for Adventist Health Unit Based Council and Co-Chair for Nurse Sensitive Outcomes in fostering a culture of collaboration, improve patient care, and enhance the overall quality and safety of care.
Credentials
BSN, RN, PCCN, CVRN-BC
Certification
Cardiovascular Nursing Level I Board Certification (CVRN-BC Level I)
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
12.2025 - Current
Preceptor / Nurse Lead
Adventist Health Specialty
09.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical, Telemetry
Dignity Health – Mercy Downtown
08.2023 - 07.2024
Emergency Department RN
Nurse on Call, Agency Staffing
09.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Department RN
Tipperary University Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Emergency Department RN
University Hospital Limerick
11.2018 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical RN
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
03.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chinese General Hospital Colleges