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
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
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
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