CELIA EDWARDS
LUBBOCK,TEXAS
Summary
I am a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse with 8 years of experience in providing adult patients with exceptional care. My experiences encompass many areas in the nursing field including inpatient and outpatient settings. Every day I am firmly committed to provide patients with positive health care experience and self-motivated to continuously learn to provide patients with up to date care and a quality supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Registered Nurse
CurrentCardiac Cath, CAPROCK CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER, CATH LAB
Lubbock, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Procedure support Sheath removal Patient care
- Emergency response Sterile scrubbing IV management
- Documentation Case management Medication administration
- Complex problem-solving and telemetry monitoring, Prioritized patient care, delivering interventions to maintain stability and prevent complications
- Assisted cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons with aortic value implementations and replacements
- Helped individuals feel comfortable with procedures by answering questions and managing expectations
- Monitored and maintained hemodynamic stability, continuously assessing rhythms and managing care
- Maintained complete documentation of pre- and post-procedure care.
Oncology Infusion Nurse
JOE ARRINGTON CANCER CENTER
Lubbock, TX
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Port access/PICC line access, Administered chemotherapy IV fluids directly into the patient's veins or via peripherally inserted central catheters
- Effectively manage the complex care of the hematology/oncology adult patient starting with an accurate assessment of patient's condition prior to the administration of any chemotherapy/biotherapy agents
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to- understand terms
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
CALVERT HOME HEALTH
LUBBOCK, TX
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed all tasks with a patient - centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Performed phlebotomy, wound care, foley insertions/changes and conducted home safety
- Proficient in Oasis charging, Medicaid, & Medicare Billing
- Performed supervised visits to assess compliance with plan of care
- Managed patient care and adjusted care plan and treating change of conditions
Emergency Registered Nurse
UMC HEALTH SYSTEM
Lubbock, TX
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Provide exceptional nursing care within a level 1 trauma center
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
COVENANT HEALTH
LUBBOCK, TX
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance
- Conduct specified laboratory tests
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Diligent med/surg nurse adept at working in often fast paced settings while encountering a variety of medical situations
Licensed Vocational Nurse
GARRISON GERIATRIC RETIREMENT CENTER
LUBBOCK, TX
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM03.2014
BSN - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2022
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Port Access
- Ventilator support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Sheath removal
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
Honor Society Foundation
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lab Registered Nurse
CurrentCardiac Cath, CAPROCK CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER, CATH LAB
07.2021 - Current
Oncology Infusion Nurse
JOE ARRINGTON CANCER CENTER
05.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
CALVERT HOME HEALTH
02.2018 - 04.2019
Emergency Registered Nurse
UMC HEALTH SYSTEM
07.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
COVENANT HEALTH
05.2014 - 07.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
GARRISON GERIATRIC RETIREMENT CENTER
06.2013 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
BSN - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
- ACLS
- BLS
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