Aritma Alvarez Montes De Oca
Henderson,Nevada
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Register Nurse (RN). Seeking opportunity to become part of Fresenius Medical Care's team to gain experience with kidney disease patients while providing empathic and attentive care to enhance patient care. Core competencies include fast learning, organizational skills, solving problems, and excellent English and Spanish communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Solace Pediatric Healthcare
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, G-tube 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Student Nurse
Virgilio Ramos Casellas - Clinical Rotation
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Student Nurse
Doctors' Center Hospital Bayamon
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Rotate through clinicals in various departments, including ICU, surgery, med- surg and maternity.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Perform venipuncture and provide wound care.
- Learned about various lab tests vital to diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR12.2022
High School Diploma -
Marcelo Salado Lastra
Santa Clara, Cuba07.2001
Skills
- Preventative Care
- Empathic
- Leadership
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Judgement
- Patient and Family Education
- Wound, G-tube and Tracheostomy Care
- IV site Management
- Charting and Documentation
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Medical Supply Management
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) - NV
Certifications & Training
- Basic Life Support - 08/2024
- Bloodborne Pathogens and OSHA Training - 2022
- Burned Patient Management Training - 2022
- HIPAA Law, EMPALA Las and Nationals Goals Training - 2022
- COVID - 19 Protocol Guidance Training - 2022
- Cardiac Arrythmia & EKG Training - 2022
Timeline
Student Nurse
Virgilio Ramos Casellas - Clinical Rotation
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
Doctors' Center Hospital Bayamon
09.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Solace Pediatric Healthcare
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
EDP University of Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
Marcelo Salado Lastra
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