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Carmen Vega

Registered Nurse
Amarillo,TX

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within different setting. Experience in medical surgical, surgical, cardiology, critical care, intermediate care, and pediatrics. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Domain Surgical
Amarillo, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.
  • Monitored patient's condition during recovery period in PACU; adjusted IV fluids and administered medications as needed.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Provided patient and family education regarding the surgical procedure, post-operative care and potential risks and complications.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Ensured proper documentation of findings before, during and after surgery; reported changes in patient status to appropriate personnel promptly.

Registered Nurse

Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo, TX
06.2015 - Current
  • Delivered quality treatment in fast-paced healthcare contexts.
  • Administered medications and evaluated outcomes.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.

Registered Nurse

Advanced Vital Care
Amarillo , TX
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as line dressing changes, administering injections or IV infusions.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning, faxing, and mailing documents.

Registered Nurse

Advanced Pain Care Surgery Center
Amarillo , TX
12.2018 - 07.2022
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds within the OR setting; discussed plan of care with members from other disciplines involved in the case.
  • Administered IV medications according to physician orders prior to surgery.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table for optimal surgical access and comfort.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Maintained a sterile field throughout the procedure according to accepted standards of practice.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Screened patients for common treatment contraindications, drug abuse and pregnancy.
  • Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Associates Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12-2013

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Patient care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Family and patient support
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Diverse Care Settings Exposure

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Domain Surgical
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advanced Vital Care
08.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Advanced Pain Care Surgery Center
12.2018 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
06.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Associates Nursing

Amarillo College

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