Angel Arianne Luna
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Dynamic Post-Surgical Registered Nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, skilled in compassionate care and pre-surgical preparation. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and advocate for patients' needs. Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail ensure effective post-operative management and patient education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
The Woodlands, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their unique medical needs.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and family members throughout the perioperative period.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatment and reported any changes or complications to the surgeon or attending physician.
- Conducted pre-anesthetic assessments including physical exams, history taking and laboratory testing.
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care instructions including diet restrictions, activity levels, follow up appointments.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient vital signs pre-and post-operatively.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller, and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Medical Assistant
Lone Star Medical Management
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Answered phone calls to schedule appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Houston12-2021
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College
Houston, TX12-2017
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Compassionate Care
- Surgical Preparation
- Physician Collaboration
- IV Insertion
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Active Listening
- Goal Setting
- Intake and discharge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Time management abilities
- Diet and Nutrition
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Daisy Nominee 2023
- Good Samaritan Nursing Excellence Awardee 2023
Certification
- Preceptorship January 2024
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - Expires December 2026
- Electrocardiography Monitor Technician – September 2017
Languages
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- American Association Heart Walk 2024
- Houston Food Bank July 2023
- Breast Cancer Awareness Walk October 2019
- Houston Food Bank September2019
- Project Cure Volunteer June 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post-Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Lone Star Medical Management
07.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College
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