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Rey B. Ambalada

San Diego

Summary

A hardworking, highly motivated, and dependable Registered Nurse of 5+ years ready to grow as a leader that is committed to delivering compassionate and safe patient-centered care; fostering high efficiency teamwork, with experience in fast-paced high-pressure environments that require excellent communication, decision-making and critical-thinking skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relief Charge Nurse

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
09.2024 - Current
  • In collaboration with Co-Charge Nurse, effectively manage an 80+ bed capacity unit that involves directing unit operations such as admissions, discharges, patient flow, and staffing to ensure optimal workflow efficiency/productivity.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Utilize effective decision-making and problem-solving skills during high-volume shifts to optimize nurse workload
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.


Clinical Coach

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for direct supervision and guidance of up to 3 New Grad RNs that provide direct patient care for up to 5 patients each
  • Utilized constructive feedback methods when coaching staff members on their performance, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
  • Coordinated simulation exercises designed to sharpen critical thinking skills among nursing professionals during high-pressure situations.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment where staff members felt comfortable sharing their ideas, concerns, and questions.
  • Enhanced the quality of care through regular observation and assessment of clinical practices.

Registered Nurse

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
05.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for direct patient care for up to 5 patients on a medical-surgical oncology floor including medication administration, assessments and documentation.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations and other nursing skills ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Boulder Creek Post Acute
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for medication administration, IV insertion/maintenance, and documentation for approximately 30 patients in both skilled nursing and long term care communities
  • Perform ongoing assessments to monitor any patient's change of condition and document all patient interactions and interventions in PointClickCare electronic charting system
  • Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans

Caregiver/House Manager

Gate Manor Assisted Living
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assist over 10+ Alzheimer and Dementia residents daily with administering prescribed medications and providing high quality care through assistance with ADLs such as dressing, bathing, toileting, & feeding.
  • Building meaningful relationships/partnerships with residents and families though one on one or group activities/interactions.

Nurse Intern

Kaiser Permanente SDMC
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Delivered high quality patient-centered care for up to 4 patients in a Med-Surg Telemetry unit under the guidance of a RN preceptor
  • Performed patient assessments; admissions and discharges; IV insertion and maintenance; blood glucose monitoring; chest tube maintenance; wound care; and administration of PO, IV, IM, SQ, and enteral medications
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.

Laborer

California Solar Integrators, Inc.
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Organized and transported building materials, including the installation of over 250+ solar panels in multi-story apartment complexes in Los Angeles, CA
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and effective teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual (Tagalog & English)
  • Proficient with Epic documentation
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective team leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Patient care coordination

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) License #: 95204274 California State Board of Nursing - Exp. Date: July 2027
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certified – expires July 2026
  • USGIV Certification as of January 2025

Timeline

Relief Charge Nurse

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
09.2024 - Current

Clinical Coach

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
05.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Boulder Creek Post Acute
01.2020 - 04.2020

Nurse Intern

Kaiser Permanente SDMC
01.2019 - 05.2019

Caregiver/House Manager

Gate Manor Assisted Living
12.2016 - 01.2020

Laborer

California Solar Integrators, Inc.
12.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University San Marcos

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