Jewel Larrea
804 Saratoga Drive Durham,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with a robust background in pediatric and mental health care, notably at Maria Parham Health. Excelled in medication administration and patient education, enhancing treatment outcomes. Bilingual in Spanish, demonstrating exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to improve patient comfort and quality of life through dedicated care and expertise in gastrostomy tube management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Maria Parham Health Inpatient Behavioral Health
Louisburg, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Amergis Travel Staffing
Raleigh, NC
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Raleigh, NC
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Complied with policies and procedures by documenting patients' progress and uploading it to the system via KanTime.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Murdoch Development Center
Butner, NC
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Documented accurately and proficiently with Individual paper charting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Durham County Detention Center
Durham, NC
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duke Asthma, Allergy & Airway
Durham, NC
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered Allergy testing with greer picks, as well as food challenges with pediatric patients
- Conducted Pulmonary Function tests on pediatric and adult patients
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Raleigh, NC
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Perform Tracheostomy and G-tube care to pediatric patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Durham Technical Community College
07.2019
Diploma: Medical Spanish Facilitator -
Durham Technical Community College
05.2018
Diploma: Community Spanish Facilitator -
Durham Technical Community College
05.2014
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- BLS Certified
- Handle with care certified
- NVCI certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Amergis Travel Staffing
04.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Maria Parham Health Inpatient Behavioral Health
02.2024 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Murdoch Development Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
07.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Durham County Detention Center
04.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
02.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Duke Asthma, Allergy & Airway
10.2019 - 04.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Durham Technical Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Durham Technical Community College
Diploma: Medical Spanish Facilitator -
Durham Technical Community College
Diploma: Community Spanish Facilitator -
Durham Technical Community College
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