Ariana Palacios
PO Box 4321 GYPSUM,CO
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication. Bilingual Nurse with 12+ years of experience in the medical field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
Vail Valley Surgery Cente
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Care Technician
Vail Valley Surgery Center
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Assist in gastroenterology procedures by assisting doctor, sterilizing equipment and positioning patients
- Assist doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures
- Support nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations including monitoring vital signs and alerting nurses with abnormal results
- Organize and stock supplies and medications
Patient Care Technician
Vail Health
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided patient care with a ratio of 8-10:1 on an adults and pediatric Medical/ Surgical unit
- Assisted in admitting and discharging patients
- Obtained vital signs and provided assistance with activities of daily living
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements, including input/ output information and activities of daily living and promptly reported up the chain of command
- Stocking and ordering supplies
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for patient procedures and coordinating care needs with health care team
Patient Care Technician
Mountain Surgical Associates
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisted patient on scheduling appointments and follow ups
- Certified venipuncture for adult and pediatric patients
- Performed EKGs
- Completed point of care testing; RSV, Influenza, Urinalysis and Strep Throat
- Placed lab orders as directed by MD and keep track of lab results
- Set up rooms for special procedures, and assist MD during procedures (lipoma removals, suture removal, port removals, suturing and wound care)
- Ran Quality Controls on lab equipment daily
Health Care Assistant
Eagle County School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintained students charts, medication needs and illnesses
- Coordinated medication needs for teachers, when children go on field trips
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Colorado Mountain College
05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Colorado Mountain College
08.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Colorado Mountain College
Edwards, CO06.2012
Skills
- Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish)
- 10 yrs working with CNA license
- 2 years working with RN license
- Healthcare experience in multiple hospital departments and clinics
- BLS certified
- Knowledgeable on medical ethics including HIPPA, consents and medical terminology
- 696 hrs of clinical hours in OB, NICU, Med Surg, Pre-Op, OR, PACU, Mental Health and ICU
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
Vail Valley Surgery Cente
05.2022 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
Vail Valley Surgery Center
03.2017 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician
Vail Health
05.2015 - 03.2017
Patient Care Technician
Mountain Surgical Associates
11.2013 - 04.2016
Health Care Assistant
Eagle County School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Colorado Mountain College
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Colorado Mountain College
Associate of Arts -
Colorado Mountain College
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