Ana Arrona
Brownsville
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at VBMC, adept in critical thinking and patient education, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Experienced in chemo administration and patient education , blood transfusion and electrolytes monitoring,CPR certified, and skilled in fostering collaborative environments. Achieved notable improvements in patient care through innovative interventions and compassionate communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
VBMC
02.2023 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
LVN Floor Nurse
VBMC
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
Phlebotomist
VBMC
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY10.2022
Lvn - Nursing
RGV College
Pharr, TX11.2017
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Central line care
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- End-of-life care
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Discharge planning
- Seizure precautions
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Fall prevention
- Chemotherapy administration
- Blood transfusion
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Patient education
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
VBMC
02.2023 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
VBMC
01.2018 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist
VBMC
10.2012 - 01.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Lvn - Nursing
RGV College
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