Stephany Gamboa
Thermal
Summary
As a Vocational Nurse, I'm looking for a job where I can use my abilities to give patients the best care possible. I'm a driven and well-organized person who is ready to apply my organizational and time management abilities in a variety of contexts. Seeking entry-level possibilities to improve skills and contribute to company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
License Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center Labor and Delivery ED
Rancho Mirage, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Assist Register Nurse and physician by ensuring that appropriate data collection, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay
- Answering telephones in a polite efficient manner; takes clear and accurate messages, transfer calls
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient care activity; communicate data on patient assessment to RN, if applicable
- Assist in monitoring vital sign, and fetal health, leading to timely intervention and improved patient
- Performs point of care glucose monitoring
- Collects specimens be venipuncture, heel stick or finger stick as well as IV placements, performed EKG if necessary
- Provide compassionate patient care during labor and delivery, ensuring comfort and emotional support through the process.
CPT/Monitor Technician
Eisenhower Medical Center Emergency Department
Rancho Mirage, CA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- 12 lead EKGs. Observes and interprets rhythms for abnormalities
- Obtains vital signs and documents in the EMR
- Performs BLS skills; Set up of oxygen (O2); suctions airways
- Applies splints, immobilizers, C-collars, and other orthopedic devices
- Observes behavioral health patients and assists with ADLsPerforms venipuncture; In accordance with phlebotomy, identification, labeling procedures, according to EMC policy and procedure to ensure patient safety
- Collects specimens be venipuncture, heel stick or finger stick
- Performs point of care glucose monitoring as directed by RN
- Responsible for ongoing review of patient's rhythm, rate and interpretation. Monitors alarms and communicates with RN or provider if there are any changes to telemetry readings. Activates “Code Blue”
- Pages on-call providers or facilities for admissions and consults
- Prepares charts for transfer, admission and/or discharge
Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist/Scheduling Coordinator
Eisenhower Medical Center/ Cancer Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Following standard work, assists patients to exam/procedure rooms; obtains medical and social history, vital signs, height and weight, allergy information
- Assists nurses/provider so that appropriate preparation, examination and diagnostic testing occur without error and without delay.
- Gathers reports, labs, studies or other data pertinent to patient visit.
- Answers phones, retrieves voicemail messages and returns calls.
Independent Contractor Phlebotomist
Phlebote Solutions Corporation/IMS Paramed
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Collected and documented patient vital signs.
Education
License Vocational Nursing LIC#745559 - Associate of Science Vocational Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA08.2024
I.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certificate - undefined
Palm Desert Resuscitation Education LLC
Palm Desert, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA05.2022
Phlebotomy Technician - Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - undefined
California Nurses Education Institute
Palm Springs, CA01.2012
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Millan Institute
Indio, CA01.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA05.2008
Skills
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Medical Terminology
- Measure and Record Vital Signs
- EKG
- Doctor's Orders
- Nurse Visits
- Proper Phone Etiquette
- Customer Service Skills
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Transport
- Bilingual
- Catheter insertion
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Injections
- Equipment Sterilization
- Glucose testing
- Medication Administration
Externship
- Vocational Nursing Student
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital | Indio, CA
- 06/2023 - 07/2024
- Eisenhower Outpatient Department | Palm Springs, CA
- 02/2023 - 05/2024
- Premier Care Center | Palm Springs, CA
- 10/2023 - 12/2023
Timeline
License Vocational Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center Labor and Delivery ED
11.2024 - Current
CPT/Monitor Technician
Eisenhower Medical Center Emergency Department
08.2023 - 11.2024
Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist/Scheduling Coordinator
Eisenhower Medical Center/ Cancer Center
10.2015 - 08.2023
Independent Contractor Phlebotomist
Phlebote Solutions Corporation/IMS Paramed
08.2015 - 01.2017
I.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certificate - undefined
Palm Desert Resuscitation Education LLC
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
College of The Desert
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of The Desert
Phlebotomy Technician - Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - undefined
California Nurses Education Institute
Medical Assistant Certificate - undefined
Millan Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Coachella Valley High School
License Vocational Nursing LIC#745559 - Associate of Science Vocational Nursing
College of The Desert