Carmen Velador
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career of 17 years in direct patient care, treatment and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advanced Vital Care
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented IV medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.
- Managed care of patients undergoing various therapies.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with various conditions.
Registered Nurse
BSA Hospital
06.2005 - Current
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Pain Care Surgery Center
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to assess patients needs and deliver appropriate treatment while managing conditions.
- Ambulatory care of pain management and procedures. From pre admission during intra op procedures to post op care. Nursing Sedation under supervision of physician.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Childrens Home Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided direct patient care, monitored vital signs, patient health status, administered mediations.
- PT/OT provided as needed to patient needs.
- Peg tube, trach care, and mechanical ventilation care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2013
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Evaluation
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Visits
- HIPAA Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Patient Discharging
- Intravenous Therapy
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advanced Vital Care
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advanced Pain Care Surgery Center
12.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Childrens Home Healthcare
05.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
BSA Hospital
06.2005 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Amarillo College
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