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Kattleya M. Carvajal

111 Golden Brook Ln, American Canyon

Summary

Registered Nurse with significant experience in leading healthcare teams and ensuring high-quality patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and staff training. Known for reliability, professionalism, and achieving results in fast-paced environments.

Knowledgeable Nurse Supervisor with proven track record in overseeing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Expertise in coordinating care plans and implementing health protocols has consistently improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in team management and critical decision-making.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Staffing Supervising Registered Nurse

Yountville Veterans Home of California
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental goals and objectives that aligned with organizational strategic plans.
  • Managed staffing schedules effectively to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios during peak times and high census periods.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.

Supervising Registered Nurse

Veterans Home of California, Yountville
02.2021 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental goals and objectives that aligned with organizational strategic plans.
  • Promoted infection control measures, resulting in reduced hospital-acquired infections among patients.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through detailed handover reports, minimizing information gaps among team members.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Evaluated nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for professional development opportunities.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

REGISTERED NURSE

Veterans Home of California
12.2015 - 02.2021
  • Adjusted effectively to alterations in circumstances and priorities; recommended solutions for improvement.
  • Analyzed records data and reports in order to identify health care needs and deliver optimum patient care.
  • Applied clinical expertise in wound care, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
  • Established and maintained communication process with all patient care; and for smooth operations of admitting, discharge and transfer.
  • Gathered data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group.
  • Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
  • Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
  • Coordinated patient discharge with post-care instructions.
  • Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
  • Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

Sonoma Developmental Center
12.2013 - 11.2015
  • Helped patients eat and assist with bodily functions.
  • Collaborated with family, staff and other caregivers to create individualized plans for work or school environments.
  • Created recommendations for medical plans through analysis of patient's health information.
  • Educated patient and family on best healthcare practices and how to advocate for the patient.
  • Served as a liaison between other caregivers and family to focus on the patient's needs.
  • Kept precise records for the other caregivers, which may include social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.

Admissions Liaison RN Behavioral Health

Adventist Health- Vallejo, CA
02.2010 - 10.2012
  • Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
  • Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
  • Maintained current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops and conferences.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Conducted initial health assessments, which identifies clinical needs, problems and concerns for safety, emotional, physical and financial parameters.
  • Collected information regarding clients' presentation through a combination of interviewing, observation, tests, medical record review and consultation with community providers.
  • Facilitated appropriate admission arrangements. Provided appropriate referrals to community resources when admission to program or service is not indicated. - Maintained current knowledge of programs and other available resources for all patient populations.
  • Completed and maintained client-related paperwork regarding patient rights, advanced directive protocols, confidentiality, and abuse reports.
  • Provided crisis intervention to achieve stabilization for the patient with the goal of achieving the least restrictive level of care.
  • Performed other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
  • Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.

Charge Registered Nurse

Sonoma Post Acute
04.2007 - 05.2010
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
  • Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
  • Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and recorded prescribed medications.
  • Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
  • Assessed the patients' ability to do routine daily tasks.
  • Assisted patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.
  • Recognized and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric/psychosocial, integumentary, sensory and pain problems.
  • Involved, educated, and when appropriate, supervised family/significant others in implementing best practices for older adults.
  • Promoted the desirability of quality end-of-life care for older adults.
  • Performed other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Education

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING

Saint Louis University
03.1997

Skills

  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Staff leadership/supervision
  • Electronic charting skills
  • Nursing assignments
  • Patient relations
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Schedule management
  • Duty delegation
  • Patient assessments
  • Intake and discharge
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Multitasking
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Clinical leadership
  • Nursing supervision
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Staff assignments
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Workload management
  • Staff supervision
  • Compliance oversight
  • Emergency response
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal skills

Timeline

Staffing Supervising Registered Nurse

Yountville Veterans Home of California
09.2023 - Current

Supervising Registered Nurse

Veterans Home of California, Yountville
02.2021 - 09.2023

REGISTERED NURSE

Veterans Home of California
12.2015 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse

Sonoma Developmental Center
12.2013 - 11.2015

Admissions Liaison RN Behavioral Health

Adventist Health- Vallejo, CA
02.2010 - 10.2012

Charge Registered Nurse

Sonoma Post Acute
04.2007 - 05.2010

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING

Saint Louis University

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