Arleene Baez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated ICU nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge in the NICU, plus 2 years of experience in the PICU. Proficient in computerized charting, monitoring medications, mentoring new staff, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and the ability to work effectively in team settings. I voluntarily offer my bilingual skills in Spanish, serving as a hospital-approved interpreter for our staff, patients, and their families.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
Phoenix, AZ
09.2000 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Health Temp
Mesa, AZ
06.1998 - 09.2000
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Maricopa Integrated Health System
Phoenix, AZ
07.1996 - 05.2000
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Mesa General Hospital
Mesa, AZ
03.1996 - 09.1996
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
La Crosse, WI
02.1994 - 02.1996
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Blodgett Memorial Medical Center
Grand Rapids, MI
02.1990 - 02.1994
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Hospital
Conroe, TX
02.1989 - 02.1990
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Blodgett Memorial Medical Center
Grand Rapids, MI
05.1988 - 02.1989
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hope College
Holland, MI05-1988
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Self motivation
- Diagnostic test evaluations
- Lab result interpretation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Neonatal ICU procedures
- IV management
- Creative problem solving
- Test interpretations
- Professional demeanor
Certification
I have a currently active, unencumbered RN license. I am current in my BLS and NRP certifications. I am a hospital approved Spanish Interpreter.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
09.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse
Health Temp
06.1998 - 09.2000
Registered Nurse
Maricopa Integrated Health System
07.1996 - 05.2000
Registered Nurse
Mesa General Hospital
03.1996 - 09.1996
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
02.1994 - 02.1996
Registered Nurse
Blodgett Memorial Medical Center
02.1990 - 02.1994
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Hospital
02.1989 - 02.1990
Registered Nurse
Blodgett Memorial Medical Center
05.1988 - 02.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hope College
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