Arlette Chacon

Work History

Work Gap

Personal Time Off

05.2024 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Good Shepherd Hospital

10.2023 - 05.2024

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Saint Alphonsus Hospital

08.2023 - 10.2023

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.
Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Work Gap

Personal Time Off

05.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Good Shepherd Hospital

02.2023 - 05.2023

Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Work Gap

Personal Time Off

11.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Virginia Mason Hospital And Seattle Medical Center

08.2022 - 11.2022

Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Managed care from admission to discharge.

Work Gap

Moving/ Buying A House

03.2022 - 08.2022

Med Surg Travel RN

Saint Davids Medical Center

01.2022 - 03.2022

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Work Gap

Personal Time Off

11.2021 - 01.2022

Med Surg Travel RN

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

06.2021 - 11.2021

Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
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.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

Work Gap

Personal Time Off

03.2021 - 06.2021

Medsurg Travel Nurse

Nacagdoches Memorial Hospital

01.2021 - 03.2021

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ICU Nurse

Moore County Hospital District

01.2018 - 12.2020

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Work Gap

Graduation/looking For A Job

12.2017 - 01.2018

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Great Plains Nursing And Rehab

06.2015 - 11.2017

Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.

Work Gap

Graduation/ Looking For A Job

05.2015 - 06.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Great Plains Nursing And Rehab

08.2012 - 05.2015

Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered nurses informed of changes.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Work Gap

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Work Gap

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Work Gap

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Work Gap

Med Surg Travel RN

Work Gap

Med Surg Travel RN

Work Gap

Medsurg Travel Nurse

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ICU Nurse

Work Gap

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Work Gap

Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing

No Degree - License Vocational Nurse

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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