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Cassandra Gutierrez

Trinidad,CO

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mt. San Rafael Hospital
Trinidad, CO
05.2024 - Current
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.

Registered Nurse

Sangre de Cristo Community Care
Trinidad, CO
12.2018 - 05.2024
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans as necessary.
  • Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
  • Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Registered Nurse

Trinidad Inn Nursing Home
Trinidad, CO
05.2014 - 12.2018
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Implemented infection control standards throughout the facility.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trinidad State Jr. College
Trinidad, CO
05-2015

Skills

  • Thorough Patient Assessment
  • Patient advocacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Care plan development
  • Effective communication
  • Direct nursing care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Chronic illness management
  • Problem solving
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Home health education
  • Electronic health records
  • Infection control

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mt. San Rafael Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sangre de Cristo Community Care
12.2018 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Trinidad Inn Nursing Home
05.2014 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Trinidad State Jr. College

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