Claudia Cristan
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Angels Of Care, excelling in patient advocacy and medication administration. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and team collaboration. Skilled in electronic documentation and infection control, ensuring high standards of patient safety and care quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care
San Antonio, Texas
08.2016 - Current
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members while providing support services such as referrals to specialists.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient care processes.
Registered Nurse
BrightStar Care
San Antonio, Texas
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Provenir
San Antonio, Texas
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
LVN
Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LVN
Ageless Living Home Health
San Antonio, Texas
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Instructed patients on proper medication administration techniques, diet, exercise, and other health related activities.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05-2020
High School Diploma -
Judson
Converse, TX05-1987
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- Electronic documentation
- Patient care planning
- Infection control
- Health education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Feeding pumps
- Physical assessments
- Effective communication
- Body mechanics
- Insulin medication assistance
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Infection control measures
- Home visits
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BrightStar Care
08.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Provenir
08.2018 - 05.2021
LVN
Pediatric Private Duty Nursing
06.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care
08.2016 - Current
LVN
Ageless Living Home Health
03.2016 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
High School Diploma -
Judson
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
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