Cristina Medina
Driscoll High Risk Clinic
Edinburg,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing operations and optimizing patient care. Adept at implementing healthcare protocols and improving patient outcomes through effective leadership. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Work History
Nurse Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinic protocols.
- Analyzed workflow processes to streamline operations, reducing wait times and increasing patient satisfaction scores.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
9 Years 4 Months- Administered comprehensive neonatal care in critical situations, ensuring patient stability and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans based on thorough assessments of each infant's needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for neonatal patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Educated families on neonatal health issues, fostering understanding and support during critical times.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and specialized knowledge of neonatal care techniques.
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
1 Year 6 Months- Monitored vital signs and assessed newborn health to ensure optimal care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated parents on newborn care practices and developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Improved family bonding experiences by advocating for skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support during the immediate postpartum period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Staff supervision
Department management
Department oversight
Patient safety
Quality improvement
Discharge planning
Critical thinking
Certification
RNC-NIC
BLS
NRP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Driscoll High Risk Clinic
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
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01.2015 - 05.2024Read More
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
05.2012 - 11.2013Read More
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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