Courtney Guerra-Shain
Seminole,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Seminole Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Accelerated recovery times by providing thorough instructions on self-care measures for both mother and newborn after discharge from the hospital.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse
Odessa Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Certified Nursing Aide
Advantage Healthcare Systems
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercise
- Checked patients’ vital signs and recorded everything I learned, noting any significant changes to report to the Charge Nurse.
Certified Nursing Aide
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported diagnostic procedures by obtaining specimens, collecting vitals, and ensuring patient comfort in collaboration with physician and nursing team members
- Checked standard patient vitals such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate on a regular basis.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Odessa College
Odessa, Tx12.2022
Phlebotomy Technician -
Hill College
Cleburne, TX01.2019
High School Diploma -
Central High School
San Angelo, TX05.2016
Skills
- Patient Oriented Care
- Procedural assistance
- Communication
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Companionship and emotional support
Licenses
RN- Texas #1100571
Expires- 04/30/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seminole Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Odessa Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Aide
Advantage Healthcare Systems
01.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Aide
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Odessa College
Phlebotomy Technician -
Hill College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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