Dana Padilla
Rio Rancho,New Mexico
Summary
Dedicated Nurse skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk Specialist
NM Dept of Health
01.2005 - 07.2014
- scheduled appointments for family planning and STI purposes
- verified immunization records and scheduled appropriate appointments for injections
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline information flow and enhance service delivery.
- Implemented data management protocols to safeguard sensitive health information and improve retrieval efficiency.
- Developed training materials for new clerical staff, super user for new EHR. Enhanced onboarding experience and knowledge retention for new staff.
- Community outreach
Correctional Nurse, General Patient Care
Springer Women’s Correctional Facility
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with facility protocols.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Conducted blood draws, urine collection and processed labs for the hep-c, HIV andSTI programs. Communicated results for appropriate staff for treatment possibilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive inmate healthcare delivery.
- Educated inmates on health management, medication adherence, and wellness practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in correctional healthcare environments.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare setting for patients and staff.
- Led crisis intervention efforts during medical emergencies within the correctional facility environment.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
Med-Surg Unit PRN
Miners Colfax Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions for patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, improving understanding of treatment options and procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Family care clinic
La Familia Primary Care
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Collected samples via blood draw, urine and mouth swabs to test for basic blood work, STI's, and infections.
- Scheduled appointments for routine healthcare and urgent situations as necessary.
- Provided necessary information to insurance companies for pred authorizations.
- Strong knowledge in 10-coding according to physicians notes.
- performed basic assistance for in office procedures,
- assisting nurse for won=mens exams. i.e, pap smears, birth control procedures
Infection prevention-Employee Health
Miners Colfax Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Employee health officer to all new staff.
- Conduct blood draw to test for immunization titers and administered appropriate immunization according to titer status
- Administered annual TB testing, fit testing, flu immunizations.
- Revised protocols and cross referenced with current CDC guidelines and JCAHO policies.
- Monitored infection rates, ratio, and submitted appropriate reports per hospital policy
- Followed all exposure cases, reported testing and follow up procedures.
Travel Assignment, Med-Surg Unit
LRS HealthCare
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Delivered patient-centered care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance in high-pressure environments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Correctional Nurse, General Patient Care
Springer Women’s Correctional Facility
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with facility protocols.
- Conducted health assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
- Conducted blood draws, urine collection and processed labs for the hep-c, HIV andSTI programs. Communicated results for appropriate staff for treatment possibilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive inmate healthcare delivery.
- Educated inmates on health management, medication adherence, and wellness practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in correctional healthcare environments.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare setting for patients and staff.
- Led crisis intervention efforts during medical emergencies within the correctional facility environment.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
Med-surg Unit
Miners Colfax Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Delivered patient-centered care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance in high-pressure environments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Travel Assignment, Med-Surg Unit
Host HealthCare
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Delivered patient-centered care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance in high-pressure environments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
IV Infusion Lead Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
10.2024 - Current
- Administered IV infusions and injections with precision to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reactions during treatments, ensuring immediate response to any complications.
- Educated patients on infusion therapies, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans based on patient needs and medical history.
- Trained new nursing staff on infusion techniques, safety protocols, and patient care standards to ensure quality service delivery.
- Staff training and monitoring charts for accuracy. monthly reporting, meeting attendance, ordering supplies
Education
HS Diploma - General Education
Raton High School
Raton, NM01-2002
Practical Nurse Certificate -
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO01-2016
Associate’s degree - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO01-2017
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health record
- SBAR
- HIPAA
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Infection Prevention
- Employee health
Timeline
IV Infusion Lead Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
10.2024 - Current
Travel Assignment, Med-Surg Unit
Host HealthCare
06.2023 - 06.2024
Correctional Nurse, General Patient Care
Springer Women’s Correctional Facility
11.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Assignment, Med-Surg Unit
LRS HealthCare
03.2022 - 10.2022
Med-surg Unit
Miners Colfax Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2022
Infection prevention-Employee Health
Miners Colfax Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
Family care clinic
La Familia Primary Care
08.2020 - 01.2021
Med-Surg Unit PRN
Miners Colfax Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2018
Correctional Nurse, General Patient Care
Springer Women’s Correctional Facility
08.2016 - 08.2020
Clerk Specialist
NM Dept of Health
01.2005 - 07.2014
Associate’s degree - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
HS Diploma - General Education
Raton High School
Practical Nurse Certificate -
Trinidad State Junior College