Bertha Mascorro
El Paso,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in medical-surgical, oncology, telemetry, IMC and psych, providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Possess an Associate Degree in nursing and focusing on earning a higher degree in my field. Aiming to show my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the nursing position at your facility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Peak Behavioral Heath
09.2019 - Current
- Assess patients with a variety of psychiatric and medical conditions
- Providing services for individual patients to facilitate optimal patient results in the treatment of chronic mental disorders
- Providing effective quality care for both adult and child patients with disorders such as: bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety and drug addiction
- Delivered individualized care for up 17 patients with a variety of mental/psychiatric conditions, administering medications, monitor behavior, and daily assessments resulting in improved mental health outcomes and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus/Med-Oncology
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Provide quality care for up to 7 patients with a wide variety of medical conditions
- Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy for any reactions, side effects, lab work and follow up care
- Provide palliative compassionate care for patients undergoing hospice care, providing quality end of life care; serve as a patient advocate, educate families about disease processes and give comfort throughout this difficult process
- Served as a relief charge nurse for a 33-bed unit, evaluating staffing requirements, floor assignments, and implementing patient care for up to 6 patients per shift.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Provide inpatient quality care to patients, mainly elderly population with Alzheimer’s/dementia requiring cardiac monitoring
- Provided care for up to 7 patients, assessed and evaluated patients' condition to provide personalized care according to individual needs such as coordinating administration of medications, lab work and scheduled procedures, in collaboration with physicians and auxiliary departments
- Floated to higher acuity units such as Telemetry and IMC (intermediate care) due to cardiac monitoring experience.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Charge Nurse, Acute Care Unit
Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Evaluate staffing requirements, floor assignments, and implement patient care for up to 5 patients per shift
- Collaborate with other nursing staff with patient care, notify physicians of any changes in patient status and follow up orders.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05.2011
Skills
- Able to work in fast paced environments and accommodate unit needs
- Self-directed with ability to work with minimal supervision
- Able to multitask efficiently and effectively
- Effective communication skills
- Team work efficient
- Bilingual english and spanish
- Organized and effective time management
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Physical Health Monitoring
- Restraint Reduction
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Suicide Prevention
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Self-Harm Prevention
- De-escalation Techniques
- Medication Administration
Certification
- CPI Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Peak Behavioral Heath
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus/Med-Oncology
05.2016 - 07.2019
Charge Nurse, Acute Care Unit
Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse, Acute Care
Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus
06.2011 - 05.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Dona Ana Community College
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