Caring, hardworking and service-oriented with 15 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
07.2022 - Current
Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Clinical lead Second Floor Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
04.2018 - 11.2018
Coordinate and supervise the activities of staff members who provide direct patient care.
Assist staff members as needed to ensure patients are seen in a timely, efficient manner.
Attend staff meetings.
Establish communication and coordinate with the house supervisor to ensure patients are assigned correctly.
Provide support to staff members.
Help staff members deal with stressful situations.
Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics)
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
08.2014 - 06.2022
Provide care to a maximum of 6 adult patients and 5 pediatric patients.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Full time Registered Nurse
Cancer Center-Radiotherapy
Quito, Ecuador
09.2011 - 07.2014
Provided care to cancer patients receiving radiotherapy.
Assessed patients throughout the treatment, planned, and implemented care for each patient.
Educated patients and family members about side effects and care at home
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical)
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
04.2008 - 01.2009
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ
High School Diploma -
Whiteville High School
Whiteville, NC
Skills
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
English
RN license
RN148731, 04/2027
References
Richard Sanchez, PA
(254)368-5102
Paula Jocum, RN-BSN
(928)716-1052
Wyatt Eddy, PA
(904)616-9359
Dr. Fernando Vasquez
(509)387-1013
Michael Ritch, ENP, FNP
(928)899-5538
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Clinical lead Second Floor Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Registered Nurse