Gilmar Joseph P. Palomares, BSN, RN

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Vegas, NV 89139-5535

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OBJECTIVE: To acquire a position by utilizing skills, experience, and knowledge derived from my bachelor’s education and recent work experience. EDUCATION: Hawaii Pacific University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduation date: January 2008 Concentration: Registered Nurse

NCLEX license certification (passed- exam taken June 19, 2008) ACTIVITIES/

VOLUNTEERS: Relay for Life, 2005

Straub’s 10 K Women’s Health – 2007

River of Life - 2006

WORK

EXPERIENCE: City of Las Vegas Detention Center (07/15 to present) Registered Nurse

- Under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, assists in the assessment of physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and as necessary, in the housing units. Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with Charge Nurses, DON and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching. Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Practitioner. Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols, intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions. Montevista & Red Rock Hospitals – Las Vegas, NV (07/12 to present) Recovery RN/ECT

- The ECT nurse will provide educational and emotional support to the patient. They will be involved in pre-treatment planning and assessment. The ECT nurse will prepare and monitor the patient during the procedure and provide post treatment care and evaluation.

Desert Parkway Behavioral HealthCare Hospital(01/15 to 12/15) Intake RN

- The intake assessment evaluator in conjunction with the program director and intake assessment coordinates the pre-admission assessment process and provides clinical assessments for potential patients. The intake evaluator responds to all calls for information, referral of patients, and inquiries about services offered and assist callers with accessing the most appropriate level of service provider to meet the needs of patients.

Healthsouth – Henderson, NV (02/13 to 01/16)

Registered Nurse

- Provide direct patient care to inpatients. Supervise care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Assess and reassess of patients. Communicate appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Report patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Create a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals. Red Rock Behavioral Health/ Montevista Hospital – Las Vegas, NV (01/12 to 07/12)

Registered Nurse

- The Registered Nurse delegates, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through the collaborative efforts of team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care. This position also has supervisory responsibilities for LPNs and non-licensed personnel assigned to the unit.

Complex Care of Tenaya – Las Vegas, NV (08/11 to 01/14) Registered Nurse

- The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health. RN provides, directs and guides patient/family teaching and readiness for discharge to prepare the patient for self, home or further professional care. The RN is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital. Healthsouth Hospital @ Tenaya – Las Vegas, NV (01/09 to 07/11)

Registered Nurse

- Provide direct patient care to inpatients. Supervise care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Develop, implement, and evaluate an individual plan of care for each patient. Assess and re-assess of patients. Communicate appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Report patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

CARE Hawaii, Inc – Honolulu, HI (06/08 to 12/08)

Registered Nurse

- Conduct psychiatric assessments; assess physical health needs; make and support appropriate referrals to community physicians and for mental health services; provide management and administration of medications in conjunction with the psychiatrist; provide a range of contracted treatment; rehabilitation, and support services; and share shift-management responsibility with other staff. Supervised and work collaboratively under the direction of the Medical Director, Nursing Director, Nursing Supervisor and Qualified Mental Health Professional to consult and resolve consumers' emergent nursing and psychiatric needs consistent with nursing and psychiatric needs consistent with nursing and mental health best practices.

Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health/ECT – Ewa Beach, HI (03/05 to 07/08) Mental Health Specialist

- Provide specialized care and direct supervision of the mentally ill adult, child, and adolescent. Work closely as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, interacting on an ongoing basis with nursing staff, program staff, staff of outside agencies, and members of other hospital departments as well as patients, families, and visitors. Assist patients with activities of daily living and monitor patients’ behaviors as well as chart in flow sheets. Assist nurse in getting vital signs and chart and getting the patient ready for the ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) procedure.

Nurse Finders of Hawaii- Honolulu, HI (01/05-05/06) Certified Nurse Aide

- Assigned at different facilities such as acute hospital facility and hospice as a CNA to assist patients with activities of daily living, chart in flow sheets with the supervision of registered nurses. Change patient’s diapers. Collect urine and bowel specimen. Obtain vital signs, check for bedsores, change wound dressings. Chart activities of daily living. Work directly with patients and staff. Answer call lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patient’s needs. Bathe, dress, and undressed patient. Serve and collect food trays and feed patients requiring help. Transport patients, using wheelchair, or assist patients to walk. Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Clean, sterilize, store, and prepare supplies. Prepare food trays, feed patients, and record food and liquid intake and output. Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone. Assist with admissions and discharges of patients. Turn and reposition patients.

CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS, BLS, EKG, CPI, WOUND MANAGEMENT, VENIPUNCTURE, ACCESSING IMPLANTED VENOUS PORTS & RN license

COMPUTER SKILLS: Type 40 wpm, Word Perfect, Microsoft word. INTEREST and ACTIVITES: Reading, Movies, Basketball, Traveling. REFERENCES: Peter Look, RN

Professor of Nursing

Hawaii Pacific University School of Nursing

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Mahealani Suapaia RN, MS

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Hawaii Pacific University School of Nursing

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Elmy Ann Peralta

444 Niu St. Ste. 1411

Honolulu, HI

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Minette Y. Rillon

807 Purple Sage Dr.

Vacaville, CA 95687

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