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Ana De Leon

Queens,NY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Cardiovascular Surgical, Oncology and ICU, excelling in medication administration and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control while providing compassionate support to patients and families during challenging times.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Register Nurse

Cardiovascular Surgical (Unicar)
Guatemala , Guatemala
08.2008 - 03.2014
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Register Nurse

Infectious Diseases and Rehabilitation hospital.
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Register Nurse

Pediatric Oncology Unit
Guatemala, Guatemala City
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures, such as biopsies and chemotherapy administration.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
  • Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
  • Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
  • Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
  • Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
  • Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
  • Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
  • Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.

Education

Register Nurse - Nursing

National School of Nursing of Guatemala
6th Avenue 3-55 Guatemala City
11-2003

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Infection control
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Emergency response
  • Critical thinking
  • Surgical assistance
  • Care coordination
  • Staff scheduling
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Patient reaction monitoring
  • Emergency care
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Vaccine administration
  • Pain clinics
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Procedure assistance
  • Nursing plan development
  • Written communication
  • Monitoring vital signs

Certification

  • Certification control and reporting of child abuse and Maltreatment 2/2025.
  • Certification New York Infection Control. 2/2025

Timeline

Register Nurse

Infectious Diseases and Rehabilitation hospital.
01.2010 - 12.2013

Register Nurse

Cardiovascular Surgical (Unicar)
08.2008 - 03.2014

Register Nurse

Pediatric Oncology Unit
01.2007 - 12.2007

Register Nurse - Nursing

National School of Nursing of Guatemala

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