Awilda Cruz
Jamestown,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with background in nursing, offering valuable experience in patient care and clinical procedures. Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Manager/RN
Willcare
07.2011 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
LPN
Lutheran
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY06.2022
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Customer Assistance
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment management
- Medication reviews
- Policy Adherence
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Patient Care Manager/RN
Willcare
07.2011 - Current
LPN
Lutheran
05.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
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