Kristel Joy Loreto
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Organized, Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks with a positive attitude simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department Of Public Health
03.2023 - Current
- Conducts inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and for compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care.
- Advises healthcare facility administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspections, licensing, and certification programs.
- Uniform application and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social, dental, and related services.
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2019 - 01.2022
- IT Committee - Created workflow documentation for nurses in compliance with CMS
- Unit Preceptor: Trained new nurses in care standards, operational procedures safety protocols, policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Participated in Clinical Ladder Program - RN Clinical III
- Done Documentation Audits for the unit including Pressure Injuries, FIM scores/Quality Indicator Scores, Bowel and Bladder and presented correction plans/revise workflow to correct mistakes or prevent recurrence.
- Provided direct patient care to stroke, neurological, orthopedic and medical ?surgical patients.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families and collaborated with health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for patients simultaneously.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length. Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Staff Nurse
St. Jude Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Provided direct patient care to stroke, neurological, orthopedic and medical ?surgical patients.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families and collaborated with health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for patients simultaneously.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length. Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Precepted/oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2016
- Provided direct patient care to stroke, neurological, orthopedic and medical ?surgical patients.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families and collaborated with health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for patients simultaneously.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians. Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length. Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Precepted/oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse
Crystal Cove Care Center
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Assures that unit practices are consistent with regulatory requirements.
- Perform chart checks/audits.
- Documents and investigates incidents and accidents.
- Assist in managing, wounds, psychotropic medication, and incident reports.
- Managing the overall functions and day-to-day operations on floor.
- Plans and delegates assignments to CNAs and LVNs
- Develops and implements nursing care plans for admissions and transfers of hospice, long-term and rehab patients with orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, gastric, diabetic, oncology, urological and endocrinological conditions.
- Documents the effectiveness of nursing care and modifies plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes.
- Supervises the nurses in performing duties in critical care situations.
- Ensures that orientation and in-service teaching and training program is conducted for the new and existing nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southville International School And Colleges
Manila, Philippines04.2008
Skills
- Direct Patient Care, Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation, Review and Audits
- Precepting and Training
- IT Committee - EPIC Documentation Super user
- Workflow Creation for Nurses
- Federal and State Regulations
- Compliance Issues
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
eCard Code: 225411857572
Expiration Date: 1/2024
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Number ID: 00284154
Expiration Date: 12/31/25
Registered Nurse
License Number: 744154
Expiration Date: 2024
Timeline
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department Of Public Health
03.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
St. Jude Medical Center
11.2015 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2016
Staff Nurse
Crystal Cove Care Center
03.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southville International School And Colleges
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