Vanessa Van Steyn

2580 Coyote Ridge Terrace Chula Vista, CA 91915 925-2341001 Vanessa_Vansteyn@yahoo.com

Nursing Portfolio: VanessaVanSteynNursing.Weebly.Com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, April 2014
California State University, Stanislaus
Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, September 2011

University of California, Santa Cruz

PROFESSIONAL GROUPS:
National Student Nurses Association
November 2013

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

February 2014

CERTIFICATIONS:
Nursing License 95035948
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider

CLINICAL TRAINING:
EPIC Electronic Medical Record Training (16 hours)

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

BLS Certification for the Healthcare Provider
California Public Health Nurse Certificate (Pending)

Rady Childrens Clinical RN Training (16 hours)

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing I: St. Josephs Medical Center, Stockton, CA
Pediatric Nursing/Obstetric Nursing: Childrens Hospital Central California, Madera, CA &
Memorial Medical Center, Modesto, CA
Mental Health Nursing: St. Josephs Behavioral Health Center, Stockton, CA
Community Health Nursing: San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA
Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing II (Critical Care Nursing): Dameron Hospital, Stockton, CA

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SENIOR PRECEPTORSHIP:
St. Josephs Medical Center, Stockton, CA
Medical Surgical Overflow/Oncology
(200 hours)
February 2014-April 2014
Managed the care of nurse preceptors full patient load, planning daily care including hourly medication passes
Performed daily assessments of patients monitoring all measurements for any signs of change of status
Prepared paperwork for both patient admits and discharges, providing important patient teaching throughout
Acted alongside my preceptor as a team leader to provide an excellent continuity of care for each patient
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Eskaton Care Center: Greenhaven, Skilled Nursing Facility. Sacramento, CA
Nursing Intern, September 2011-December 2011
Worked with nursing staff on wound care, medication administration and on formulation of care plans
Attended care conferences, working with members of physical therapy, rehabilitation and dietary team to develop both short-term
and long-term goals for each patient
APPLICABLE WORK EXPERIENCE:
Rady Childrens Primary Car
RN, December 2014- Current
Perform catheterizations, injections, and any other necessary nursing care to clinic patients.
Verify medication administration for LVNs, and other medical assistants
Manage communication between patients and staff.
Rady Childrens Physician Management Services
Flu Clinic RN, October 2014-Current
Provide Influenza vaccinations to children and adolescents in clinics located throughout San Diego county.
Document and assess for any adverse effects during vaccination using the EPIC system.
Assess patients for any illness or underlying conditions, possibly making the vaccine contraindicated.
Girl Scouts San Diego, Julian, CA
Healthcare Supervisor, August 2014
Healthcare Assistant, June 2014- July 2014
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of all staff and children seen at camp.
Provide initial physical check of campers on their arrival in camp and review all health records to ensure safety at camp.
Organize and maintain resources needed in the health center including keeping an adequate inventory of medical supplies and
equipment.
Work with kitchen, administration, and specialist teams to provide a continuity of care for each staff member and child in my care.
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse, Elk Grove, CA
Server: Take-out, March 2012- June 2012
Hostess, August 2011- March 2012
Worked directly with patrons providing excellent customer service, along with timely and efficient food service.
Helped management look for ways to increase customer satisfaction, offering suggestions and receiving feedback.