Adriana Canales
Vrighter
Brownsville,TX
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education.
Work History
Flight Nurse
1 Year- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions in air medical transport settings.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for patients during high-stress situations such as emergency landings or turbulence.
Registered Nurse
19 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes and improving team competency.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and preventive care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, documenting changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Coordinated care across departments, optimizing communication channels to support efficient workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Supervised nursing staff during shifts, providing guidance on complex cases and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 Year- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient conditions and treatments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Care planning
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Vrighter
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2007Read More
Registered Nurse
Valley Regional Medical Center
09.2005 - 02.2025Read More
Homer Hanna High School
High School Diploma
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Certification
- Certified Case Manager