Cathy Zelaya
Dayton,NV
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Rite of Passage Sierra Sage, enhancing patient care and staff development through effective clinical supervision and critical thinking. Demonstrated success in fostering improvements and advocating for patients, leveraging strong clinical judgment and department management skills for optimal outcomes.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Rite of Passage Sierra Sage
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from medical department.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, and patients, following up with those involved and determining if complaints are warranted and then plan trainings to correct or prevent further issues.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Nursing Instructor
Unitek College
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to enhance training courses and boost student learning.
- Measured student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Instructed students to identify signs and symptoms of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
Nursing Instructor
Carrington College
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Instruction was similar as with Unitek College.
Senior Wellness Nurse
Carson Medical Group
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Performed and documented Medicare Senior Wellness visit to include:
- Health Risk assessment
- Review of health conditions and provide education and referrals.
- Order preventative services for abdominal aortic aneurysms, and bone density screenings.
- Review of functional ability and safety and update patient's circle of care.
- Ordered labs and other diagnostic testing.
- Scheduled follow up with Primary Care Provider
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 06.2012
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
South University
Savannah, GA07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Henderson, NV12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV05.2002
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Patient education and advocacy
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Department management
Reading, Crafting, Traveling,
I like traveling with my husband, family and friends, want to visit more places.
Reading has also been a great escape at times, it takes you to different locations or time and it allows you to use your imagination picturing in you mind what the author has written.
I enjoy sewing, and have crochet over 100 baby blankets as gifts to family and friends with personal touches.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Rite of Passage Sierra Sage
07.2021 - Current
Nursing Instructor
Unitek College
09.2020 - 05.2021
Nursing Instructor
Carrington College
04.2018 - 09.2020
Senior Wellness Nurse
Carson Medical Group
08.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Education
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada College
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