Ann Quincy Pimentel
Sheldon,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Inpatient Registered Nurse with a 1 1/2 years of experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Performs head to toe assessment, takes vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, foley/straight catheter insertion, gastrostomy tube care, tube feeding, and wound care
- Administered medication by mouth, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intravenous
- Monitored patient's vital signs and made specific measurements and observations
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitored and recorded input and output in patients with renal failure, gastroenteric, and cardiac conditions
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & COLLEGES
Las Piñas City, Philippines03.2009
Skills
- Strong communication skills both written and oral formats
- Knowledgeable in using BD Pyxis & Omnicell for medication dispensing
- Patient admission and discharge
- Electronic charting
- Chart Updating
- Critical Care
- Lab Result Interpretation
- ADL Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Diabetes Management
- Data Collection
- Vaccine Administration
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Iowa (Compact License)
- Registered Nurse, New York
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Awards
Florence Nightingale 2023 Nominee
References
REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & COLLEGES
- Registered Nurse, Iowa (Compact License)
- Registered Nurse, New York
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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