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Volunteer Work
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Kathia Melgar

Corona

Summary

Registered Nurse with a background in child development and preschool education, bringing a unique perspective to patient care. Committed to delivering compassionate support to patients and families, ensuring a positive healthcare experience. Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing communication with diverse populations. Proven ability to adapt skills from teaching to nursing, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant Teacher/ Floater

Kiddie Academy
Corona
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • In charge of keeping classroom clean and safe by sanitizing and disinfecting areas
  • Charting and keeping track of diapers, meals and naps throughout the day
  • Implementing age appropriate curriculum
  • Documenting and filing incident reports
  • Provide daily report to teachers and parents

Part time Preschool Teacher

Edgewater Preschool
Long Beach
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supervising children indoors and outdoors
  • In charge of implementing developmental age appropriate activities
  • Assisting children with daily routines including napping, toileting and eating
  • Communicating with parents and children effectively and appropriately by clear communication.
  • Working effectively with other staff members by engaging and working together in the classroom

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
03.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Family advocacy

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License, 04/29/25
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 07/25
  • Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses Training, 12/25
  • Blood Borne Pathogen Training, Azusa Pacific University, 09/25
  • Aerosol Transmissible Disease Training, Azusa Pacific University, 09/25
  • HIPAA Training, Azusa Pacific University, 09/25

Clinical Hours

September 2023-February 2025

Medical Surgical Unit: Del Rosa Villa Post Acute, San Bernardino 180 hours

Medical Surgical Unit: Hemet Global Medical Center, 180 hours

Mental Health Nursing: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 90 hours

Pediatric Unit: Riverside University Health System, Riverside, 90 hours

Maternal-Newborn/Labor & Delivery: Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, 90 hours

Critical Care Unit: Riverside University Health System, Riverside, 135 hours

Community Health Nursing: Riverside University Health System, Corona, 135 hours 

Residency: Pomona Valley Hospital- LDRP, 180 hours  

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Volunteer Work

Foot washing event- Lighthouse of Hope Foundation, 9085 California Ave. Riverside CA 92503

Riverbeds of Riverside- 6634 Clay St. Jurupa Valley, 92509

Timeline

Infant Teacher/ Floater

Kiddie Academy
08.2022 - 08.2023

Part time Preschool Teacher

Edgewater Preschool
03.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University, Long Beach
Kathia Melgar