NICOLE VIZCARRA-CONTRERAS
Palmdale
Summary
Driven and dependable individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills, adept at handling high-pressure situations and collaborating with healthcare teams. Eager to leverage expertise in patient care, discharge planning, and acute condition management to excel in a Registered Nurse role. Bringing a commitment to continuous learning and improving patient outcomes through efficient resource management and attentive listening.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Administered critical care to patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of crisis, helping them navigate through difficult life events.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
Staff Emergency Room Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and documented appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while making critical decisions in emergency situations.
- Managed and monitored the condition of critically ill and injured patients in the ER.
- Developed expertise in assessing, diagnosing and managing acute medical conditions quickly and efficiently.
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
St. Louise Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessed the needs of a specific patient population by making purposeful rounds, participating in clinical conferences, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team member
- Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding recurrent health problems, coping mechanisms, and health practices related to maintenance of wellness and prevention of disease
- Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel
- Communicated therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors and coworkers involved in patient treatment.
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Natividad Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered direct care to patients in the Emergency Department with medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Performed and documented ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural interventions
- Participated in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Familiarity with general nursing practices including infection control protocols, medication administration procedures and the use of electronic medical records systems.
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
- Closely monitored ED patients, alerted physicians and charge nurses with any changes in patients' condition
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with the physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
Staff Emergency Room Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Performed the nursing process with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment that treats a culturally diverse patient population presenting with a variety of illnesses and diseases
- Exhibited solid decision-making skills and effectively utilizes discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and provide patient care.
- Recognized for excellent communication skills when interacting with physicians, other healthcare professionals and patients' families.
Staff Emergency Room Nurse
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided comprehensive emergency nursing care to diverse patient population in a rural setting, including triage, assessment, stabilization, and coordination of patient care interventions
- Performed advanced clinical procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and cardiac monitoring, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to best practice
- Educated patients and family on disease management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, resulting in improved patient compliance and reduced readmissions rates
- Skilled at recognizing life-threatening situations requiring immediate intervention or transfer to a higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
06.2016
Skills
- Implementation of solutions
- Interpersonal communication expertise
- Team collaboration skills
- Evaluation of alternatives
- Attentive listening
- Efficient resource management
- Ethical practice
- Patient management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (License Number 95095101, 07/30/2026)
- Basic Life Support (09/2027)
- Advanced Critical Life Support (09/2027)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior
- Dysrhythmia Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (02/2029)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (08/2026)
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Sutter Davis Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Staff Emergency Room Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
St. Louise Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Natividad Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Emergency Room Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2023
Staff Emergency Room Nurse
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
West Coast University