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STAFF NURSE
Professional Summary

Registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience in planning, developing and implementing patient care through the development and implementation of evidence based research.

Core Qualifications

Microsoft Word, Excel, Epic, Xper, Power Point, and Internet.


*Finite ability to coordinate tasks and complete tasks proficiently.


*Strong communication skills.


*Very hard worker with strong motivational skills.
Experience
September 2009 to Current Yuma Regional Medical Center Heart Center of Yuma
  • Prepare patients prior to surgery or procedure.
  • Recover patients post: cardiac intervention (PCI), pacemaker/defibrillator placement, endovascular aortic repair, carotid stent placement, peripheral stent placement.
  • Actively assist physician in loop recorder placements, tilt tables, cardioversions, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
  • Perform: EKG's, neurological assessments, peripheral artery assessments and monitor cardiac electrical conduction post ablation.
  • Actively participated in the coordination, implementation and process of new procedures and surgeries that initiated within the heart center.
  • Actively engaged in the training and preparing of new employees.
  • Nominated as team leader within the heart center to coordinate and administrate the rapid flow of patients within the high demanding and fast paced environment.
January 2007 to January 2009 Arizona Home Rehabilitation Home Health Agency
  • Coordination of holistic medical care for patients in the home setting (including making appointments with different medial disciplines), Incorporating physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social services and CNA services when needed, Performing dressing changes, Changing and maintaining foley catheters, Setting up and maintaining wound vacs, Performing blood draws on homebound and bedbound patients, Monitoring of blood-work results Administering IV antibiotics, Maintaining picc lines.
Staff Nurse
January 2004 to January 2009 Yuma Regional Medical Center
  • with the main focus on cardiology, including: Monitoring of telemetry patients Administering critical drips for abnormal cardiac rhythms Monitoring of pre-open heart (CABG) patients, post cardiac intervention (PCI) patients and post pacemaker and defibrillator patients Monitoring the care of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patients Educating patients and families on disease processes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree : present Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree : Nursing, 2005 Arizona Western College Nursing
General Studies, 1994 Arizona State University General Studies
High School Diploma : 1992 Cibola High School
Languages
Bilingual in the English and Spanish language
Interests
Coordinated the YRMC Heart Screening Program independently. The screenings took place on Saturdays bimonthly (during winter months) and monthly (on summer months). Through such program I was able to refer patients for further medical workups. The most rewarding were those patients that ended up needing open heart surgery. Prompt intervention and referral of these patients saved their lives. *Volunteered in the Back to School Backpack Program 2012. The event was three days in preparation for children in need of school supplies. *Volunteered in the collection of goods for the Heart Center's annual adoption of needy families. * Volunteered in the annual Heart Center booth in honor of Mother's Day at the Quechan Casino, 2011.
Personal Information
2005-Current: Registered Nurse License within the State of Arizona. 2006-Current: Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2004-Current: Basic Life Support
Additional Information
  • LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS 2005-Current: Registered Nurse License within the State of Arizona. 2006-Current: Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2004-Current: Basic Life Support
  • Community Activities Coordinated the YRMC Heart Screening Program independently. The screenings took place on Saturdays bimonthly (during winter months) and monthly (on summer months). Through such program I was able to refer patients for further medical workups. The most rewarding were those patients that ended up needing open heart surgery. Prompt intervention and referral of these patients saved their lives. Volunteered in the Back to School Backpack Program 2012. The event was three days in preparation for children in need of school supplies. Volunteered in the collection of goods for the Heart Center's annual adoption of needy families. Volunteered in the annual Heart Center booth in honor of Mother's Day at the Quechan Casino, 2011.
Skills

Bilingual: English and Spanish, Computer Skills mastered including the folllowing programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Epic, Xper, Power Point, and Internet. Finite ability to coordinate tasks and complete tasks proficiently. Strong communication skills. Very hard worker with strong motivational skills.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Yuma Regional Medical Center Heart Center of Yuma
  • Arizona Home Rehabilitation Home Health Agency
  • Yuma Regional Medical Center

School Attended

  • Grand Canyon University
  • Arizona Western College
  • Arizona State University
  • Cibola High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor's Degree : present
    Associates Degree : Nursing , 2005
    General Studies , 1994
    High School Diploma : 1992

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