I am a dedicated nurse pursing a position where I can expand my practical experience. I embrace learning, teaching, and keeping current with new technology. I ensure high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Preceptor
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Family planning services education
Successful diagnosis/treatment of childhood illnesses
Acute care expertise
Fluent in [Spanish]
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Patient positioning competency
Medical laboratory procedures professional
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Work History
11/2004 to 07/2014
Register NurseUs Oncology, Inc. – Port Arthur, TX,
Cardiology Clinic Nurse: proper completion of chart review, patient assessments, and updating patient's chart, I have taken the lead with giving structure to our pacemaker program and working closely with Dr.
Goya in managing these patients with cardiac devices (Pacemaker / AICD) for clinic interrogation and Home monitoring, placement of Holter and Event monitors, 15 lead EKG, attending cardiac conference - for post / pending heart surgeries, EP study and heart catheterization, flexible with traveling to our multiple cardiac clinic - Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Victoria I take extra time required to explain a procedure and help reduce the family and/or patients anxiety, I convey information and share ideas using the appropriate techniques to reach different individuals I use my critical thinking skills to assure our patients receive exceptional care, effectively interact with the physicians, I uphold the department's mission, vision, and core valves through my personal performance, take responsibility to assure I stay current with educational requirements NICU Nurse: proper completion of patient assessments, proficient skills at monitoring patients and diligent intervention skills.
Excellent at building rapport with patient's families & other healthcare professionals.
Efficient with IV therapy, dosage calculations, airway management, parental feedings, family education, chest tube care management, subgaleal shunt management.
Cath Lab Nurse: managed cardio/respiratory status pre/peri/post-heart catheterization.
Initiated IV access, administered medications utilizing proper protocol & procedures.
Able to work along side surgical team to accomplish a successful outcome.
Assuring the completion of consents & checklists prior to the catheterization procedure.
Played major role in establishing Driscoll's Electrophysiology Department along side Dr.
Goya, assumed responsibility for EP supplies, data collection, analyst for recording/inducing arrhythmias.
telemetry monitoring, cardioversion of unstable patients, flexible with emergent cases after hours.
Emergency Department Nurse: skillful with triaging pediatric patients, prioritize patients according to acuity level, IV therapy, respiratory treatments, Orthoglass splinting, Assist with laceration repairs, lab collection, urine catherizations/clean catch/bagged, fleet enema, medication administration, pain management, wound care, Code management, transfer patients to OR/Acute Care/Radiology, family / patient education, crutch teaching, OG/NG-tube placement, delegation of tasks & procedures within scope of practice.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
Led CMA training program and conducted classes for prospective CMAs. Oversaw the training of 4 students annually.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Patient assessment, obtaining vital signs, obtaining lab samples, Administration of medication IV/IM/PO/SQ, Establishing IV access, Airway management NC/Mask/ C-PAP/Vent., Splinting, Bandaging, Foley placement, NG/OG tube placement, Cardiac monitoring, placement of Holter / Event monitor and 12 lead EKG testing / Patient Education Positioned as RN in Cardiac Catheterization Lab for two years three months Positioned as RN in NICU for one year Positioned as RN in Cardiology Clinic for three years six months Positioned as RN in Neurology Clinic for five months.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
09/1998 to 2004
Emergency Medical Technician - ParamedicChristus Spohn Family Health Center Padre Island – City, STATE,
Positioned as EMT-Paramedic in Clinical and Urgent patient care.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
01/1995 to 09/1998
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Centex Ambulance – City, STATE,
Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
Administered infusion, medications and intubation.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
10/1992 to 1995
Emergency Medical Teachnician / PhlebotomistDriscoll Children's Hospital – City, STATE,
Positioned as EMT/ Phlebotomist - Lab collection.
Proper patient identification procedure
Assessing the patient physical condition
Selecting venous access sites
Understanding the order of draw for multiple-tube collection
Understanding the color coding of tubes
labeling collection tubes
Collection and handling blood specimens
Identifying relevant laboratory equipment
Assembling and disposing of containers for used needles
Understanding infection control and the role of safety policies in blood handing
Understanding the role of other laboratory personnel
Education
Expected in 12 2005
Associate of Science: Nursing Del Mar College Mar College - Corpus Christi, TX GPA:
Associates Nursing & Science
Recipient of Carol Sprott Memorial RN Scholarship
Expected in
BS: Healthcare Management Currently attending Walden University - , GPA: Healthcare Management
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Skills
analyst, C, critical thinking, data collection, Team leader, managing, access, Excel, Microsoft Office, monitors, rapport, recording, repairs, teaching, telemetry, vision
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