Martha Borja
Bakersfield
Summary
Caring and committed Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient care, extensive clinical knowledge, and a devotion for Psychiatric nursing. Demonstrating the ability to establish trusting client relationships and enhance quality of life, whilst willingly open to gain further knowledge in other nursing departments. Skilled in bedside nursing care, patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and crisis intervention. All while capable of applying previous experiences and skills gained from past positions as a Direct Support Professional and Behavioral Interventionist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Bakersfield
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses in psychiatric settings.
- Conducted mental health assessments and documented patient behaviors accurately.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Assisted in training new staff on psychiatric nursing protocols and procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
- Prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored side effects, and adjusted dosages as needed.
Registered Nurse
Nemia Home Inc
Bakersfield
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Direct Support Professional
Nemia Home Inc.
Bakersfield
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Advocate for disabled individuals, monitored clients' well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Report changes in client condition to healthcare professionals.
- Document current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Aided by mobility and independence for disabled individuals, and continually monitored for safety.
- Supervise medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Behavioral Interventionist
Behavioral Momentum
Bakersfield
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Track client behavior by reviewing behavior incident reports, and creating management plans.
- Taught and helped develop new verbal and social skills that are necessary.
- Maintain strict confidentiality concerning the client's mental and medical diagnoses.
- Act as a client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Bakersfield, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Taft College
Taft, CA05-2021
Skills
- Head-to-toe assessments and oxygen therapy
- IV insertion, maintenance, and medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ,)
- Performed catheterization and collected specimens
- Assisted Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and Range of Motion (ROM)
- Provide patient education, and crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques
- Educated safety for geriatrics
- Patient care coordination and time managemnt
- Sepsis recognition and treatment protocols
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/ AED/ First Aide)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Timeline
Psych Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nemia Home Inc
07.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Nemia Home Inc.
04.2024 - 06.2025
Behavioral Interventionist
Behavioral Momentum
05.2022 - 05.2023
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Taft College