Angela Pacheco
Rio Rancho
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Charge Nurse with over 19 years of experience in Labor and Delivery. Proven ability in care coordination, infection control, and mentoring junior staff, ensuring optimal patient outcomes under pressure.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Hospital
02.2007 - Current
- Supervised labor and delivery unit, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities among multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes during labor and delivery.
- Led staff training sessions on best practices and emerging technologies in maternal-fetal health.
- Implemented workflow improvements, enhancing efficiency of labor management processes within the department.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on complex cases and fostering professional development.
- Evaluated patient conditions, making critical decisions regarding care plans in high-pressure situations.
- Developed and enforced policies for infection control during labor and delivery procedures to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conducting thorough handoffs and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress.
- Coordinated patient care by collaborating with surgical teams to ensure optimal workflow in operating room.
- Monitored patient vitals and administered medications during procedures, enhancing safety and comfort.
- Conducted detailed assessments of patients' conditions pre- and post-surgery, ensuring comprehensive care continuity.
- Developed best practices for infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Mentored junior nurses on OR protocols and emergency procedures, fostering professional development within the team.
RN, Travel Nurse NICU
UNM Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN Travel Nurse, NICU
Pomona Valley Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during medical procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, assessing patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
RN, NICU
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback from healthcare team members.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNM
Albuquerque, NM05.2003
Skills
- Care coordination
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Medication administration
- Surgical care
- Preoperative planning
- Postoperative care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- IV insertion
- Patient and family education
- Patient positioning
- Infection control
Certification
Basic Life Support
RNC-MNN
Neonatal Advanced Life support
Basic cardiac arrythmia certification
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Hospital
02.2007 - Current
RN, Travel Nurse NICU
UNM Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2007
RN Travel Nurse, NICU
Pomona Valley Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2005
RN, NICU
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNM