Estrella Acuna
Sonora,CA
Summary
Certified Emergency Room Technician with experience in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Known for adaptability and ability to perform under pressure while maintaining focus on patient care. Strengths include emergency medical procedures, equipment sterilization and maintenance, as well as collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated capability to impact healthcare quality through effective communication skills, critical thinking, and commitment to patient safety.Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient experiences and streamline healthcare processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Adventist Health System
Sonora, USA
03.2020 - Current
- Unit clerk, organizing patient admits, patient transfers and communications between physicians, on call physicians and specialties
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system
- Administered oxygen therapy, wound dressings, and splinting and casting per physician's orders
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response
- Preformed electrocardiograms per physician orders
Student Nurse
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, USA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- 3rd Semester clinical, August 2024- December 2024 (Adventist Health Sonora CA)
- Departments: Med Surge, ICU, GI Lab, Emergency Department, Cath Lab, Oncology
- I placed IV's, administered medications via IV push, IV piggyback, Injections, head to toe assessment, admits and discharging patients
- Maynords Recovery October 2024
- 2nd Semester January 2024-April 2024 (Doctors Medical Center)
- Department: Pediatric, Post Partum, NICU, Emergency Department, Kaiser Modesto (NST)
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Valley Children's Madera: February 2024
- Department: NICU
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences
- Aided the physician in placing a central line on a premature infant
- Department: Emergency Department
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- 1st semester August 2023- December 2023 , Adventist Sonora
- Department: Med Surge, ICU, Emergency department
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge
- Performed glucose testing and administered insulin under supervision
- Monitored patient progress throughout their stay in the hospital setting
- Conducted health screenings and assessments under the supervision of a nurse
- Developed individualized nursing plans based on assessment findings for assigned patients
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to the supervising nurse
Emergency Department Externship
Adventist Health
Sonora, USA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- I completed my emergency room externship in the summer of 2024, I was responsible for taking a full pod with my preceptor
- I placed IV's, administered medications, preformed IV pushes, IV piggybacks, head to toe assessments, documented on Cerner, admitted patients to the floor units, and discharged patients
- I learned to critically think, work in a fast paced environment as well be part of a team
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health System
Sonora, USA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA01.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Columbia College
Sonora, CA05.2023
Skills
- ER support
- Patient status updates
- Integumentary care
- Behavioral health care
- Emergency medical procedures
- Orthopedic splint application
- Wound cleaning
- EKG interpretation and monitoring
- Proficient in Cerner EMR
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- EKG certified
Timeline
Emergency Department Externship
Adventist Health
06.2024 - 07.2024
Student Nurse
Modesto Junior College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Emergency Room Technician
Adventist Health System
03.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health System
08.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Columbia College
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