Denise Barnes

BSN, RN - Nursing Professional with 23 Years Healthcare Experience as a medical assistant before accomplishing my Nursing License

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Riverside, CA, United StatesMember since June 6, 2026

Rapid assessment & prioritizationEmergency & critical care fundamentalsTelemetry monitoring basicsWound care & sterile techniqueJP drains, dressings, and incisionsSuture/staple removal & post-op careInfection preventionPatient & family teaching

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Rapid assessment & prioritizationEmergency & critical care fundamentalsTelemetry monitoring basicsWound care & sterile techniqueJP drains, dressings, and incisions

About

Compassionate and motivated BSN student graduating June 2026 with extensive hands-on clinical experience in Emergency Room, Advanced Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Medical-Surgical, OB/Postpartum, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Public Health, and Skilled Nursing. Also having 23 years of healthcare experience as a Medical Assistant at Kaiser Permanente Fontana in General and Plastic Surgery, with strong skills in wound care, post-operative recovery, patient education, rapid assessment, and teamwork in high-volume settings. Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and the ability to remain calm and efficient in fast-paced, high-acuity situations.

Highly interested in beginning an RN career in Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, and Medical-Surgical specialties, with a strong commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Experience

Medical Assistant – General & Plastic Surgery at Kaiser Permanente (2003-10 – Present)

Supported General and Plastic Surgery clinics with patient preparation, vital signs, histories, and documentation. Worked with cardio-Thoracic Surgeons supporting them in clinic and surgery scheduling for the last 20 years.

UBT member, helping with improving workflow in the department
Safety Champion
Health connect Champion
Healthy workforce member
Performed wound care, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, drain management, and post-operative assessments
Assisted surgeons during minor procedures and maintained sterile technique
Educated patients on wound care, signs of infection, pain control, and post-op expectations
Coordinated referrals, imaging, pre-op clearances, and follow-up appointments
Utilized Epic for charting, messaging, scheduling, and supporting high-volume clinics
Known for professionalism, strong teamwork, reliability, and exceptional patient rapport