Sylvia Avila
San Bernardino
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in mental health, including inpatient and outpatient settings. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering a supportive environment for individuals with psychiatric conditions. Extensive background in patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and leading therapeutic group sessions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
State of California, CDCR
01.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting, including conducting initial and ongoing health assessments, administering medications and treatments, and managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Respond to medical emergencies such as injuries, overdoses, and psychiatric crises, utilizing strong assessment and triage skills.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborate with physicians, mental health professionals, and correctional staff to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and ensure compliance with infection control and security protocols.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and hygiene while providing compassionate, culturally competent care to an underserved population.
Senior Psychiatric Technician
UCI Medical
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Providing direct patient care which includes medication administration, diabetic care, wound treatments, group therapy facilitation, education and assistance with activities of daily living according to facility procedures.
- Support patients emotionally and environmentally for comfort and safety.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship among the healthcare team by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
- Document patient care services by charting in EPIC electronic health record to maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley Community College
San Bernardino, CA05.2024
Skills
- Direct nursing care
- Medication and IV administration
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Epic EHR management
- Patient assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- Board Certified Registered Nurse, CA Board of Registered Nurses- Expires July 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support-AHA-Expires 2026
- Basic Life Support Provider-American Heart Association-Expires July 2025
- Crisis Prevention Institute-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention- Expires July 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
State of California, CDCR
01.2025 - Current
Senior Psychiatric Technician
UCI Medical
07.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Bernardino Valley Community College
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