I am a registered nurse working in a surgical unit seeking to gain experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have two years and eleven months of clinical experience where I had the honor of making positive impacts on patients. I am eager to grasp academic knowledge and experience to deliver evidence-based mental health care and further my education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse 4South Surgical Specialities Unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Provide nursing care to patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.
Monitor and assess recovery process, vital signs, lab values and trends, and warning signs of potential complications.
Administer medications oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes.
Educate patients and their families upon discharge about post-operative care to promote effective healing.
Participate with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
Retain accurate and detailed patient records in Cerner Millenium Software.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing holistic nursing care that addressed emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Northpoint Charter School
Albuquerque, NM
05.2017
Skills
Psychopharmacology- Administration of psychotropic medications and knowledge of their potential side effects and interactions
Direct patient care- Delivered patient-centered care to diverse patient populations
Interdisciplinary collaboration- Participated with a variety of medical teams to ensure a holistic approach to well-being
Therapeutic communication- Forming rapport with patients and their families
Crisis intervention- Experience with de-escalating high-stress or emotionally-charged situations and managing mental health crises
Patient education- Education of coping strategies and medication management to treat mental health disorders
Clinical documentation- Documenting patient assessments, nursing care plans, and progress notes
Wound care- Experience in assessing, cleaning, managing, dressing, and documenting a wide variety of wounds
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)- State License #64849
Licensed in New Mexico, 08/13/2021
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- 10/4/24
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification- 10/4/24
John Hopkins University COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certified- 11/28/20
Volunteer Experience
New Mexico Mexican Consulate, Spring 2020, Volunteered to perform blood pressure screenings for New Mexico residents and provided education to the clients.
UNMH Drive through Flu Shot Clinic, Fall 2020, Volunteered to administer the 2020-2021 Flu vaccine at a drive through clinic for New Mexican residents.
Timeline
Registered Nurse 4South Surgical Specialities Unit
Certified Sterile Processing Technician at University of New Mexico HospitalCertified Sterile Processing Technician at University of New Mexico Hospital