Corina Quiroz
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Accomplished nursing professional with a proven track record at Prestige, adept in clinical leadership and care coordination. Excelled in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction, significantly improving care outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and team leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Presitge
02.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Director of Nursing
Prestige
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
LPN
Prestige
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Pueblo Genesis
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO05.2019
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO05.2014
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Medication Administration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Training
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous therapy
Licenses
Registered Nurse (RN)- CO
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- CPR
Basic Life Support-BLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Presitge
02.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Prestige
11.2021 - 01.2023
LPN
Prestige
03.2019 - 11.2021
LPN
Pueblo Genesis
01.2016 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar Community College
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Lamar Community College
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