Austin Montoya
Registered Nurse
Albuquerque
Summary
Ambitious registered nurse possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, ER
UNM Hospital
5 2023 - 05.2024
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO 08.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
Patient-focused care
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
08.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, ER
UNM Hospital
5 2023 - 05.2024