Shirley J

Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with diverse medical-surgical needs.

Float Pool New Grad RN - St. Jude Medical Center - Fullerton, CA

(2026-03)

Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with diverse medical-surgical needs.

• Assess patients' condition by collecting vital signs, monitoring changes in status, and promptly reporting abnormal findings to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered while following nursing protocols and safety standards
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families on medications, discharge instructions, recovery expectations, and safety precautions

Float Pool CNA - St. Jude Medical Center - Fullerton, CA

(2023-09)

• Collect and monitor vital signs, perform EKGs, and accurately record intake and output data
• Support patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, mobility, and phone communication
• Reposition patients to promote comfort and prevent pressure injuries
• Build rapport with patients, offering emotional support throughout their treatment and recovery journey
• Maintain thorough and accurate patient care documentation in compliance with facility standards
• Care for post-operative patients following spinal, hip, and knee replacements, adhering to all relevant safety and mobility precautions

Volunteer Pre-op & Ortho - St. Jude Medical Center - Fullerton, CA

(2022-11 - 2023-09)

(300 hours)

• Sanitized and prepared pre-operative bays to maintain infection-control standards
• Conducted morning rounds to check patient needs and comfort
• Stocked and organized medical supply carts for surgical and orthopedic units
• Assisted nurses and patient care technicians with non-clinical tasks
• Answered patient call lights and relayed information to nursing staff
• Maintained unit readiness by restocking supplies and equipment

Associate Degree - Nursing - Cypress College (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - California State University, Dominguez Hills (2026-08)