ALMA AGUIRRE
Lubbock,Texas
Summary
Currently working as a Registered Nurse for the past 12 years, in different healthcare settings. Currently enrolled at the University of Texas at Arlington, pursuing my Master’s in Nursing Administration.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grace Ambulatory Surgical Center
Lubbock Texas
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse-Kaiser Permanente Westside
Maxim
Portland, Oregon
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Medical-Surgical Unit
- Monitoring and implementing patient care
- 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.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Day Surgery PACU
- 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.
- Monitoring and assessing patients who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery
- Documenting vital signs, administering pain medication, and monitoring for complications
- Assessing levels of consciousness, and carefully observing patients for any side-effects post op
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
Lubbock, Texas
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Med-Surg ICCU Unit
- Assessing, implementation and planning of patient care
- Collaboration with other team members for patient's plan of care
- Documentation and recording patient information
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Brownfield ISD
Brownfield, Texas
08.2010 - 07.2017
- Role of a School Nurse for grades PK3-1st Grade
- Implemented district health services to meet the needs of the student population on the assigned campus
- Promoting health and safety education to parents, staff, and students
- Documented, updated, and monitored student's health records
- 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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brownfield Rehab and Care Center
Brownfield, Texas
12.2003 - 08.2010
- Long Term Care Facility
- Assessed and Implemented patient care
- Documentation and recording patient information
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Education
Master’s - Nursing Administration
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas10.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, Texas05.2009
LVN Certification -
South Plains College
Levelland, Texas12.2003
Skills
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Spanish Speaking
- Epic Electronic Documentation
- Cerner Electronic Documentation
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grace Ambulatory Surgical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Kaiser Permanente Westside
Maxim
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Brownfield ISD
08.2010 - 07.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Brownfield Rehab and Care Center
12.2003 - 08.2010
Master’s - Nursing Administration
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Degree - Nursing
South Plains College
LVN Certification -
South Plains College
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