Colleen Trejo
Wando,SC
Summary
ER Registered nurse over 18 years experience. Traveling nursing for about 6 months ago. Compact nursing license issued for the state of South Carolina. Background from nurse leader,triage nurse team player , time management skills and rapid paced nursing clinic skills.. Able to care for neonates to elderly patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Aya New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Identified potential risks or complications related to diagnosis or treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Coordinated patient transport to specialized care centers or hospitals as needed.
- Performed critical nursing interventions including airway management and administering medications.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations and standards of practice.
- Utilized evidence based practices when developing individualized patient care plans.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
AMN Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of distress or crisis.
- Provided emergency care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions.
- Coordinated patient transport to specialized care centers or hospitals as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under pressure situations.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, safety regulations and standards of practice.
- Assessed and monitored patient's vitals, medical history and symptoms.
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted follow up calls post-discharge from hospitalization to assess needs for further assistance or referral sources.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards within the ambulatory care setting by monitoring equipment operation and maintenance regularly.
- Identified potential barriers that might impede successful outcomes for ambulatory care patients.
- Assisted patients in developing and implementing individualized health plans.
- Utilized data to meet care coordination needs in conjunction with patient, family and care providers for continuity of care.
- Educated patient and family, utilizing teach-back method and discharge and discussing effective aftercare.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Assessed and monitored patient health, vital signs, and symptoms to identify any changes in condition.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient data for appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with pre-operative assessments prior to scheduled surgeries or procedures.
- Ordered laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes based on physician orders or protocol.
ER Nurse
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
05.2004 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with doctors, nurses, staff members, patients, visitors.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound dressing changes, IV therapy, and monitoring vital signs.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and treatment options.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plan of care accordingly.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work as needed.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs to stay current on best practices for ER nurses.
- Provided emotional support for patients' families during difficult times.
- Utilized proper techniques when lifting, turning, repositioning patients while ensuring safety of both the nurse and the patient.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Assessed patient condition and developed nursing care plans based on individual needs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes in status to attending physicians promptly.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Solient Roper St. Francis
Charleston, SC
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Identified potential risks or complications related to diagnosis or treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in the development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Coordinated patient transport to specialized care centers or hospitals as needed.
- Performed critical nursing interventions including airway management and administering medications.
ED Registered Nurse
AMN St. Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the emergency room.
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya. MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Columbia, SC
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted regular rounds in the ER department to ensure quality of care is being met.
- Provided direct nursing care including wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, specimen collection, catheter insertion and removal.
Med/surg Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
Worcester, MA
05.1999 - 05.2004
Registered Nurse
The Greenery
Worcester, MA
08.1998 - 06.2000
Education
Associate of Science -
Quinsigamond Community College
01.1998
Sutton High School
01.1988
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Family Support
- Discharge Planning
- Emergency medical treatment
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Triage Assessment
- Chest Tube Management
- Poisoning Treatment
- Ethical Practice
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Trauma Nursing
- EKG Interpretation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Equipment Sterilization
- Student Precepting
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Continuous Improvement
- CPR/AED
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Aya New Mexico Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Solient Roper St. Francis
09.2022 - 11.2022
ED Registered Nurse
AMN St. Joseph's Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Travel ED Registered Nurse
AMN Emory University Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
ER Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya. MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
10.2021 - 01.2022
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Summerville Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2022
ER Nurse
Summerville Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2022
Med/surg Nurse
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
05.1999 - 05.2004
Registered Nurse
The Greenery
08.1998 - 06.2000
Associate of Science -
Quinsigamond Community College
Sutton High School
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