Cecilia Valdovinos
El Paso
Summary
Seeking a position as a Nurse Practitioner and with the skills and experience I have earned in clinical knowledge, patient advocacy and customer service can excel and grow within a facility that helps people at their vulnerable moment in life.
Bilingual Adult Nurse Practitioner promoting preventive health solutions and wellness programs. Offering more than 1 year of diagnosing diseases and performing in-depth examinations. Considered a strong advocate for patient safety and well-being. Compassionate Adult Nurse Practitioner demonstrating superior patient examination and care talents. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients in-person, by phone or video chat and through email. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs. Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Bienvivir Senior Health Services
Paso Robles
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab work to inform patient care decisions.
Advanced Practice Nurse, PRN
SAMGI, THOP at Memorial
El Paso
08.2024 - Current
- Research for Traumatic Brain injuries
- Assess the Military patients, provide medication as needed
- BOTOX injections for migraines
- Regulatory, protocol understanding, CRF, collect data
- Primary care, referrals to providers, holistic care
- Write prescriptions, order the administration of medications, dispense medications, and prescribe controlled substances
- Examine patient and perform initial patient work-up and assessment of patient's care and treatment
- Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members regarding treatment and medical care for soldiers
Advanced Practice Nurse
Henry Jackson Foundation
Fort Bliss
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Collaborated with other professionals to expand experiment scope and utilize more resources.
- Developed survey instruments, analyzed data, and prepared reports for a variety of research projects.
- Conducted experiments properly by adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations.
Registered Nurse, ICU
TRA THOP at East
El Paso
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Identified potential safety risks in the ICU environment and took appropriate action to mitigate those risks.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Alliant Staffing-PRN Nurses, THOP at East
El Paso
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Conducted research and participated in educational opportunities to remain at the forefront of critical care nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Actively participated in unit meetings and professional organizations related to ICU nursing practice.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHRISTUS-Good Shepherd
Longview
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
THOP at East
El Paso
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Educated families on critical care management of their loved ones.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
Registered Nurse, COVID-ICU-Unit
Las Palmas/Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Palliative Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Delivered high-quality acute care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Provide care coordination for trauma patients by serving as a liaison between services responsible for care, including the attending trauma surgeons, neurosurgeons, ortho-trauma, consulting sub-specialty primary physicians, rehabilitation, social work and the patient and their family
- Optimize patient care and length of stay through coordination and facilitation of diagnostics, therapies, mobilization and discharge plan
- Education of patients and staff
- Directs the planning and development of the trauma program, including the development and management of the program's operational budget
- Care for acute patients, ventilators, BIPAP, Hi Low O2
- Performed assessments and appropriate medical interventions as needed
- Complied with rigorous standards of patient care service, maintaining 95%
- Care for positive COVID-19 patients
- Work with doctors in medical procedures and provide basic life support
- Assist MD with bronchoscopy, trach care, intubation
- Care for patients with neurological disorders with strokes and aneurysm
- Monitoring patient's vital signs
- Consults and collaborates with health care team members, serve a member of the Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee
- Assist in the care for coordination for palliative and hospice care referrals
- Provides training and continue education for staff and new nurses every three months
- Communicates with family and patient in regard to palliative and hospice
Volunteer / Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of El Paso
El Paso
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing, and ironing
Education
Masters Adult Geriatric Acute Care, Nurse Practitioner -
University of Texas El Paso
12.2024
General Education Diploma -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXCertified Nursing Assistant -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXHealth Unit Coordinator -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXAssociate degree in Nursing -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXBachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Texas El Paso
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental health
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TXSkills
- Clinical judgment
- Telehealth proficiency
- Health promotion
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Research utilization
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Charting
- Lab results interpretation
- Prescription refills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Volunteer Experience
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Bienvivir Senior Health Services
04.2025 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse, PRN
SAMGI, THOP at Memorial
08.2024 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse
Henry Jackson Foundation
09.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, ICU
TRA THOP at East
10.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
Alliant Staffing-PRN Nurses, THOP at East
11.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHRISTUS-Good Shepherd
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
THOP at East
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, COVID-ICU-Unit
Las Palmas/Del Sol Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
Palliative Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2020
Volunteer / Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of El Paso
06.2011 - 01.2014
Masters Adult Geriatric Acute Care, Nurse Practitioner -
University of Texas El Paso
General Education Diploma -
El Paso Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
El Paso Community College
Health Unit Coordinator -
El Paso Community College
Associate degree in Nursing -
El Paso Community College
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Texas El Paso
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental health
The University of Texas At El Paso
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