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Christina Vazquez

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient assessments and medication administration, honed at Havasu Regional Medical Center. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in clinical judgment and documentation, ensuring safety and quality in patient management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Residency

Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway
05.2002 - Current
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.

Medical Assistant

Palo Verde Internal Medicine
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.

Pharmacy Technician

Havasu Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City, AZ
12-2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient management

Timeline

Registered Nurse Residency

Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Medical Assistant

Palo Verde Internal Medicine
11.2020 - 06.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Havasu Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 12.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway
05.2002 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mohave Community College

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