Celeste Tapia
Ellenburg Depot,NY
Summary
Accomplished RN Nurse with a proven track record at Kittitas Valley Healthcare, excelling in patient care through clinical judgment and compassion. Leveraged nursing informatics and case management to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Regularly engaged in professional development, significantly contributing to team coordination and quality improvement initiatives. Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Nurse Case Mangement
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Kittitas Valley Health Care
04.1999 - Current
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Contributed to nursing staff development by attending workshops, trainings, and conferences related to labor and delivery best practices.
Family Birthplace Tech
Kittitas Valley Health Care
05.1994 - Current
- Promoted family bonding after birth by encouraging immediate skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby whenever possible.
- Assisted in the successful delivery of newborns by supporting medical staff during procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop tailored care plans for each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the labor and delivery unit, adhering to infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA03-1999
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing Informatics
- Cultural competence
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Managing deadlines
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Timeline
RN Nurse Case Mangement
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Kittitas Valley Health Care
04.1999 - Current
Family Birthplace Tech
Kittitas Valley Health Care
05.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Yakima Valley Community College
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