Monica Colón

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 9 years of diverse clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical, telemetry/vascular, and home health settings. Experienced in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in fast-paced acute care environments while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Passionate nurse educator currently serving as a university pharmacology instructor, committed to mentoring future nurses and promoting excellence in nursing practice.

Known for strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, leadership, reliability, and exceptional communication skills.

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical - Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital - Auburn, CA

(2023-01)

• Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care for an average of five acute medical-surgical patients per shift, performing assessments, medication administration, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Deliver preoperative and postoperative care, including wound management, pain control, patient education, and discharge planning while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized plans of care and promote positive patient outcomes.

Nursing Pharmacologist Professor - Weimar University - Weimar CA

(2024-01)

• Teach undergraduate nursing pharmacology using evidence-based instructional strategies that support student success and critical thinking.
• Develop course syllabi, lectures, examinations, and learning activities that align with university curriculum and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student performance, provide academic mentoring, and maintain a supportive learning environment through regular communication and office hours.

Registered Nurse, Home Health - Aspire Home Health - Yuba City, CA

(2021-04 - 2022-11)

• Conduct comprehensive physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and home safety assessments to develop individualized patient care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing services including medication management, wound care, chronic disease management, and patient and caregiver education.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, families, and community resources to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.

Registered Nurse, In-patient Telemetry/Vascular - Eisenhower Medical Center (Magnet) - Rancho Mirage, CA

(2017-10 - 2020-12)

• Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients with complex medical, cardiac, vascular, and post-operative conditions in a 36-bed telemetry/vascular unit.
• Monitored cardiac rhythms, performed comprehensive assessments, administered medications, and responded promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to implement evidence-based care, ensure patient safety, and support successful recovery and discharge.

Master of Education - Nursing - Walden University Online (2019 - 2023)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - California State San Bernardino (2014 - 2017)