Ana Losco
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent registered nurse and clinical educator, excelling in patient care, education, and advocacy. Bilingual in Spanish, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care, and passionate about educating new nurses! Experienced Clinical Instructor excited to bring an extensive background in nursing and education. Accomplished in building strong relationships with students and providing guidance in navigating the complexities of nursing school.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Case Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
West Columbia, SC
03.2023 - Current
- Partnered with local organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, and schools, to coordinate services for clients.
- Conducted assessments to identify the medical, social, educational, and developmental needs of children.
- Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
- Created educational materials related to safe medication use for both patients and staff members.
Owner
Rios Interior Trim, LLC
West Columbia, SC
02.2017 - Current
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Trained teams on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
Office Registered Nurse
Palmetto Pediatrics
Blythewood, SC
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed patient's condition by reviewing history, evaluating test results and conducting physical exams.
- Performed point-of-care testing such as urine dipsticks and hemoglobin tests.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
Clinical Instructor
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Facilitated skills stations to instruct students on essential clinical practice techniques.
- Graded care plans and delivered constructive feedback for personalized patient care development.
- Employed individualized instruction methods for educating students on patient assessment and health education.
- Conducted hands-on demonstrations of medication administration, patient assessments, and documentation in Epic.
- Evaluated student performance, offering guidance for continuous improvement.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical settings in supporting achievement of course objectives.
Registered Nurse Assistant Nurse Manager
Prisma Health Children's Hospital
Columbia, SC
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Monitored staff performance, and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Received and investigated concerns from families, patients, and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions, and dismissals.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Discharge Planning: Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans to help improve their outcomes once discharged.
- Communicated with patients with compassion, while keeping medical information private.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space, and equipment availability into consideration.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Led the Pressure Ulcer Prevention team on monthly rounds to ensure proper protocol and charting for the prevention of pressure ulcers.
- Participated in the MAGNET certification process participating on the interview panel for MAGNET qualification.
Police Officer
Norcross Police Department
Norcross, GA
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Contributed to community outreach programs by participating in and translating for Hispanic citizens while the Chief of Police met with them to hear their questions and concerns.
- Translated for detectives investigating crimes involving theft, assault, and a variety of other crimes.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12.2018
Skills
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Dispensing medication
- Building trust and rapport
- Intake and discharge
- Taking vital signs
- Wound care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Immunization skills
- IV drug therapy management
- Bi-lingual (Spanish)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Task Delegation
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Discharge Planning
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Hiring and Terminations
- Process Implementation
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Epic Systems
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Affiliations
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Team Lead & Supervised monthly rounding on all Children's Hospital patients to prevent pressure ulcers by visually inspecting patients, rotating pulse oximetry monitors, evaluating IV sites, and reviewing charting to assure it met current hospital guidelines for prevention of pressure injuries.
Leadership Award- Midlands Technical College
Daisy Award- Prisma Health Hospital
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Office Registered Nurse
Palmetto Pediatrics
12.2023 - 03.2024
Pediatric Case Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
University of South Carolina
08.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Assistant Nurse Manager
Prisma Health Children's Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2023
Owner
Rios Interior Trim, LLC
02.2017 - Current
Police Officer
Norcross Police Department
06.2006 - 06.2011
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Public University System
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Midlands Technical College
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