Alexa Padilla-Ruiz
Cache,OK
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with success providing emergent, intensive, and transplant associated patient-care. Agile, organized, and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with natural interpersonal strengths, technical abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Transplant IMC.
Gifted Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and para/thoracenteses.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases, ratios 1: 3-4, in high-stress environments.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Travel Registered Nurse, Transplant IMC.
Primetime Healthcare, Travel Agency
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in challenging situations, fostering trust and open communication between all parties involved in patient care.
- Implemented advanced life support measures for critically ill patients requiring immediate intervention such as intubation or CPR administration when necessary.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by coordinating closely with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures like central line insertions or wound dressings ensuring timely completion of tasks with maintained sterility standards.
- Collaborated with case managers to identify appropriate resources and support services for patients during their transition from hospital setting.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans collaboratively.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while functioning as charge nurse on multiple occasions, managing staff assignments and overseeing unit operations during shifts.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, facilitating open communication and trust during challenging medical situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate and culturally sensitive care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, offering valuable nursing perspectives on patient care strategies and treatment goals.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all nursing activities using electronic health records systems.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Served as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences were considered during medical decision-making processes.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control measures such as proper hand hygiene and equipment sterilization.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU.
GHR, Travel Agency
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients ratios varying from 3-5 with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between facilities by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to receiving staff members.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU.
GHR, Travel Agency
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with genitourinary symptoms, enabling accurate diagnoses and prompt treatment plans.
- Managed complex caseloads of patients with various urological disorders, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment during urologic procedures, minimizing infection risks.
- Assisted physicians in performing urologic procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Pro-Link, Travel Agency
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Staff Registered Nurse, ED & SICU/MICU.
OU Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, providing critical support during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing education initiatives to remain current on best practices in emergency nursing care.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in th training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, titrating medications, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Expedited patient recovery by working closely with interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute aggressive treatment plans.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes to ensure seamless transition of care during shift changes.
- Mitigated risks associated with critical care nursing practice by consistently applying evidence-based guidelines in daily work routines.
- Contributed to a reduction in medication errors by implementing a double-check system for drug administration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Langston University
Langston, OK05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
Lawton, OK05.2016
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ethics/Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Intensive Care Unit
- Transplant
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Critical Decision Making
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIHSS
- Oklahoma RN MSL, 137256
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse (BSN, RN)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Transplant IMC.
Gifted Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Transplant IMC.
Primetime Healthcare, Travel Agency
01.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU.
GHR, Travel Agency
07.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU.
GHR, Travel Agency
05.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Pro-Link, Travel Agency
02.2022 - 02.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, ED & SICU/MICU.
OU Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Langston University
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIHSS
- Oklahoma RN MSL, 137256
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