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Rachelle Reyes-Ducusin

Gilroy

Summary

Compassionate per diem registered nurse known for delivering high-quality patient care with efficiency and productivity. Possess specialized skills in acute patient care. Excel in communication, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and seamless integration into diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Per Diem Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Saint Louise Regional Hospital
Gilroy
03.2020 - Current
  • Independent decision-making ability consistent with unit-based protocols
  • Enforced strong assessment, critical thinking and tactile nursing skills to determine necessary patient care
  • Patient education regarding pre-operative instructions
  • Perform patient interviews prior to procedure, gathering health information, surgical information and medications
  • Corresponds with anesthesiologists regarding complex cases
  • Pre-operative training currently

Registered Nurse II, Perinatal Diagnostic Center

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Palo Alto
06.2016 - 03.2020
  • Independent decision-making ability consistent with unit-based protocols
  • Enforced strong assessment, critical thinking and tactile nursing skills to determine necessary patient care
  • Patient education regarding Nonstress Tests and limited ultrasounds
  • Perform Nonstress Tests and limited ultrasounds on antepartum patients

Registered Nurse II, Maternal & Child Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital
Encinitas
08.2009 - 11.2010
  • Independent decision-making ability consistent with unit-based protocols
  • Enforced strong assessment, critical thinking and tactile nursing skills to determine necessary patient care
  • Monitored post-operative vital signs, PCA set-up, and implementation of post-operative orders during the recovery period of cesarean section patients
  • Glucose testing and necessary medication administration per physician’s orders
  • Assessed patient care needs, prioritized necessary treatment and maintained patient progress

Registered Nurse II, Maternal Infant Unit

Natividad Medical Center
Salinas
12.2007 - 06.2009
  • Independent decision-making ability consistent with unit-based protocols
  • Performed tasks with an efficient patient care focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of medical processes and treatments
  • Enforced strong assessment, critical thinking and tactile nursing skills to determine necessary patient care
  • Glucose testing and necessary medication administration per physician’s orders
  • Culturally aware of various patient backgrounds and cultures

Registered Nurse, Women’s Acute Care Unit

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego
08.2004 - 08.2007
  • Relief charge nurse
  • Implemented patient assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements and nursing skill level
  • Independent decision-making ability consistent with unit-based protocols
  • Glucose testing and necessary medication administration per physician’s orders
  • Maintained patient charts through paper and electronic charting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Services

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Women’s health and maternal child health specialist
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Computerized charting
  • Passionate caregiver
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Maternal and newborn education
  • Pre-admission Testing/health screening
  • Patient assessment
  • Anesthesia coordination
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Charting systems
  • Care plan development
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural competency
  • Effective communication
  • Independent decision-making
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Preoperative care
  • Team coordination
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse license, California Board of Registered Nursing, 10/31/25
  • Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 2027
  • ACLS, American Red Cross, 2026
  • PALS, American Red Cross, 2026

Timeline

Per Diem Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Saint Louise Regional Hospital
03.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse II, Perinatal Diagnostic Center

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse II, Maternal & Child Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 11.2010

Registered Nurse II, Maternal Infant Unit

Natividad Medical Center
12.2007 - 06.2009

Registered Nurse, Women’s Acute Care Unit

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
08.2004 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Grossmont College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Services

University of San Francisco
Rachelle Reyes-Ducusin