ANGELES AGUIRRE
Registered Nurse
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Organized, dedicated and dependable registered nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities and meet team goals to optimize patient care.
Excellent communication skills with over 18 years experience in various combined branches of nursing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
- Cardiac, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
First Choice ER
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted with various procedures, and use of equipment
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Hospital of San Antonio
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Identifying complications during labor and delivery
communicating the mom's condition and needs to the physician - Coaching the mom during labor and delivery
- Caring for the mom after she gives birth
- Providing emotional support, taking vitals for the mom and baby, administering medication, monitoring contractions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing to include newborn
RN- Emergency Department/Resource
HealthTrust@ Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Treatment of patients with strokes, head traumas, intracranial hematomas, cardiac, respiratory and sepsis
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Coordinated the review, revision and of Operational Policies within Emergency room
- Department charge nurse in delegation of assigned task to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
Staff RN- ER Trauma Level III & Freestanding ER
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Triage, Carry out orders as deemed by ER Physician, Managed clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Proficient with Meditech computer charting software.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Director of Nursing
Medex Home Health
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Developed positive employee relations, and recognition programs to promote teamwork
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support operations.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
RN Case Manager/ Field Supervisor
Amigo Home Health Agency
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Case load care management in all aspects of health care, ethical and independent decision making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Developed plan of care under medicare & medicaid guidelines
- Supervision of LVN and home health aids to ensure quality and effectiveness of services provided directly to client
- Assessment for admissions, post hospitals, discharges as deemed
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Online05.2004
Associates Degree - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX01.2002
Skills
- Various ages of lifespan with emphasis on Emergency care, Pediatrics, Psychiatric, OB/GYN and Clinical nursing management
- Experienced with intravenous drug therapy, wound care management, lab draws, admissions/discharges, cardiac rhythms, Airway management,Triage
- Experienced with working in fast paced environment
- Community health education
- E-charting: MEDITECH, FIRSTNET, PICIS, CERNER
- People skills: great bedside manner, enthusiastic people person, great organizational, prioritizing & communication skills
- Bi-lingual with proficiency in Spanish
- Intravenous Therapy, Venipunctures, Arterial blood gases, Wound Care Management, use of various medical equipment, Staffing of monthly schedule, Preceptor, Quality Assurance/Control, Student nursing instructor
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification- American Heart Association
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ENPC- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (Provider)
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
- SANE- OAG Training
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
First Choice ER
03.2019 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Hospital of San Antonio
04.2017 - 05.2019
RN- Emergency Department/Resource
HealthTrust@ Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2017
Staff RN- ER Trauma Level III & Freestanding ER
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.2011 - 10.2014
Director of Nursing
Medex Home Health
09.2010 - 10.2011
RN Case Manager/ Field Supervisor
Amigo Home Health Agency
08.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree - Nursing
South Texas College