Antonio Ybarra-Rojas
Ames,IA
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 5-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Board certified in Medical-Surgical nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in perioperative inpatient care withing a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Ave. Ames, Iowa 50010
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Facilitates transitions between healthcare settings to provide continuity of care.
- Care of devices and equipment secondary to surgical procedures.
- Assesses and anticipates patient needs for pain management to ensure acceptable pain management plan in place for discharge.
- Prevention of Surgical Site Infections through postoperative care processes
- Under direction from the Manager, the nurse may be assigned the role of Admission-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) or Lead Nurse responsibilities for the shift utilizing the Lead and ADT Role Guidelines policy for more details.
Patient Care Technician
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff Ave. Ames, Iowa 50010
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Madrid Homes For The Aging
613 W North St, Madrid, Iowa 50156
12.2010 - 05.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Administered oral, topical and inhalation medications and treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA12.2017
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing Care
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Education Administration
- IV Administration
- Spanish language Fluency
- Discharge Planning
- Surgical Site Infection Prevention
- Central Venous Catheter Management
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center - 12/6/2022-12/6/2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mary Greeley Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mary Greeley Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2018
Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Madrid Homes For The Aging
12.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College