Patient focused, enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse, with superior skills working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skills
Technical Skills
Leadership (supervisory experience)
Urgent care and emergency care
Medication administration expertise
Patient and family education
Patient transport
Patient safety
Technology skills
Additional Skills
Superior capacity of understanding new concepts and applying them correctly
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management skills and stamina
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent at maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics
Excellent teamwork skills displayed through experience collaborating with other nurses and doctors to improve patient and family education programs
Education and Training
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZExpected in 05/2019 – –Associate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler, AZExpected in 05/2007 – –Practical Nursing :Nursing - GPA:
Pima Medical InstituteMesa, AZ, Expected in 08/2005 – –Nursing Assistant :Nursing - GPA:
Arellano University Philippines , Expected in – –:Physical Therapy - GPA:
Experience
Pediatric Home Service - Supervisor (Licensed Practical Nurse) San Antonio, TX, 01/2012 - 08/2017
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
Answered patient or family questions and concerns.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with conducting patients’ examinations and prescriptions.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and testing.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Directs the team functions of the Nursing Department on his/her shift, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Makes certain that sufficient nursing and facility staff levels are met to ensure delivery of quality resident care.
Assists in orientation and training of new employees and participates in their ongoing training.
Communicates with ancillary and support departments on resident conditions, needs, and concerns.
Responds to concerns, issues, complaints, and grievances quickly and appropriately, in the absence of the Administrator and DON.
MGA Home Healthcare - Pediatric Home Care Nurse City, STATE, 11/2009 - 11/2010
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Conducted patient assessments to provide physician with important patient health information.
Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Documented all therapies to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Job Summary
Treatment of children according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel
Administration of prescribed medication, treatments and therapies
Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care
Practice safe delivery of physician-ordered care to patients in a home environment
Administer medications and feedings via G-tube
Provide tracheostomy and feeding tube management and care
Summit Health - Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Screener City, STATE, 01/2010 - 01/2011
Basic Purpose:
The primary responsibility of the Health Screener is to provide coverage in the field ensuring that health screenings are completed accurately and on time. Maintain a safe and professional environment for clients and employees; perform with confidence all aspects of a health screening, including specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, Blood Pressure and other health screening services based on service package
Performs basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and completes required quality control.
Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings.
Maintains accurate, complete, and legible records.
Participates in training/retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
Understands and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
Maintain all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events.
Administered influenza and pneumonia immunization shots (as dictated by state regulations) at the on-site clinics: retail establishments, corporations, senior living facilities, schools, government agencies, and community locations.
Provided exceptional customer service.
Maintained accurate, complete, and legible records.
Complied with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
Understood and complied with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Adhered to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
Maintained all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events.
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School Attended
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Maricopa Community Colleges - Chandler-Gilbert Community College
