Anastacia Baca
Santa Rosa,NM
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 25-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing diagnostic procedures.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ER Nurse,
Dr.Brown Clinic, Guadalupe Co. Hospital,Home Healt
Santa Rosa, NM
05.1993 - 03.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Merry
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Perry and Potter.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NMAssociate of Science - Nursing Practice
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM03.1993
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ER Nurse,
Dr.Brown Clinic, Guadalupe Co. Hospital,Home Healt
05.1993 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Luna Community College
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