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DEBORAH CHAVEZ

Springer,USA

Summary

I perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas. I obtain professional working relationships with all associates and vendors, and I will maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information. I strive to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures. Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to the Code of Ethics. I am dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for the residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued coworkers. I take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics are not only valued, but also expected. I believe in caring for and loving our patients, and I strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing. Every day, I will choose to go beyond my job descriptions, exceeding expectations on behalf of our patients. I have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards of happiness of heart, and peace of mind.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Critical Nurse Staffing
Santa Fe, NM
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes.
  • Assist the client with daily living activities and basic medical tasks.
  • Perform nurse duties that are specifically tailored to each client's needs. These needs can include personal care, vital sign monitoring, mobility assistance, transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and emotional support.
  • Monitoring of the patient's condition with accurate, progressive documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with staff about client care, and adhere to care plans.
  • Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.

Health Services Administrator/Staff Nurse

Roadrunner Health Services
07.2018 - Current
  • Directs, supervises, and evaluates work activities of multidisciplinary team including medical, dental, mental health, nursing, technical, clerical, and support services as relevant.
  • Serves as liaison to facility security administration in collaboration with the Regional Administrator, Vice President of Operations and/or Program Manager.
  • Ensures that clinical practices are consistent with NCCHC/ACA medical and mental health standards.
  • Maintains communication and responds to inquiries and concerns between on-site staff and regional/statewide staff.
  • Provides written and verbal communication to staff regarding facility clinical operations through regular staff meetings.
  • Coordinates completion of meeting minutes, review and distribution to clinical staff.
  • Provides technical and administrative oversight to on-site staff, addressing and resolving problems or conflicts.
  • Participates in recruitment and retention of staff by conducting interviews, recommending hires and ensuring training of staff.
  • Ensures completion of staff performance reviews based on defined responsibilities and staff roles.
  • Conducts and administers fiscal operations, including managing within defined budget, authorizing expenditures, and analyzing projected to actual financial performance of designated program.
  • Assists in formulation and/or communication and implementation of contract and site-specific policies and procedures.
  • Updates regional management on designated program’s progress and issues related to contract performance, compliance and fiscal management.
  • Manages changes in healthcare delivery systems or changes in contractual requirements impacting clinical program to include work restructuring, technological advancements and/or innovations and shifts in the focus of care.
  • Coordinates and delegates responsibility for patient clinical program based on contractual requirements and patient movement throughout and outside of designated facility or Department of Corrections.
  • Serves as member of site Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee.
  • Ensures that recommendations from CQI and performance audits are implemented, and the results of the corrective actions are monitored.
  • Coordinates and participates in the grievance and informal complaint process ensuring complaints received through the process are reviewed and responded to in compliance with policy.
  • Ensures compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA.
  • Ensures that on-site staff coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
  • Maintains an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment.
  • Ensures that care is delivered in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of the patient.
  • Understand and complies with safety and security rules and regulations of the institution.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Rose Bernal-Warden (Retired) Vigil Maldonando Detention Center (575)303-3362 4yrs Supervisor

Staff Nurse

NMBHI
03.2016 - 07.2018
  • Observe, and record symptoms, reactions, and patient progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications and prescribed treatments; complete admissions and discharges and promote rehabilitation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient continuity of care by following individualized treatment plans.
  • Communicate with team members individually, at team meetings and with written documentation as needed.
  • Provide direct patient care to include gathering vital signs, subjective and objective information, laboratory, EKG, and other diagnostic tests, perform basic hygiene care, and ordered treatments, and administer ordered non-intravenous medications.
  • Monitor and document medication administration and treatment implementation as directed.
  • Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations.
  • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of medical or mental health care needs warranting additional professional expertise and report to appropriate member of the team.
  • Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment.
  • Document relevant data in the approved format and report to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship.
  • Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Company’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (peer review; record reviews; membership on the CQI committee) and modifying clinical practices based on CQI recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA.
  • Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship.
  • Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment.
  • Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of patients.
  • Understand and comply with safety and security rules and regulations of the institution.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Supervisor Judy Sanchez, BSN, RN Retired (505)718-8335

Staff Nurse

Raton Nursing and Rehab
12.2004 - 09.2017
  • Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes.
  • Performs treatments according to physician orders.
  • Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
  • Charts relevant information about residents.
  • Updates and informs physicians of change in resident's condition.
  • Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately.
  • Assists residents with activities of daily living.
  • Orders and reorders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed.
  • Promptly responds to call lights and other requests from residents.
  • Provides report to staff for next shift.
  • Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Assists with training, supervision and counseling of resident care team.
  • Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately.
  • Serves as an effective role model.
  • Treats all associates respectfully.
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community.
  • Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department.
  • Elana Medkiff, RN, DON (Retired) (575)447-6318

Staff Nurse

Department of Corrections
10.2008 - 02.2017
  • Company Overview: Varies companies; CMS, Corizons, Centerium, etc.
  • Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the inmates.
  • Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the inmate condition to other inmate care providers.
  • Records all data obtained through assessment in the inmate's medical record.
  • Assists in the formation of a written plan, in identifying both short-term and long-term timed measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes.
  • Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet the inmate's needs.
  • Assists with inmate healthcare.
  • Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures.
  • Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician.
  • Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered.
  • Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure.
  • Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of inmates.
  • Counts CDs drugs and contraband, if requested.
  • Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Varies companies; CMS, Corizons, Centerium, etc.

Care Coordinator LPN

Presbyterian Health Services
Las Vegas, NM
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assess the patient's needs, create individualized care plans, and monitor their progress towards goals.
  • Schedule appointments, arrange referrals to specialists, and ensure timely access to necessary healthcare services.
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and self-management strategies, empowering patients to actively participate in their care.
  • Provide patient advocacy.
  • Ensure patients receive high-quality, safe, effective care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, procedures and follow-up activities in electronic medical records system.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the need for additional services or equipment.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Education

EMTB -

TRINIDAD JUNIOR COLLEGE
01.2002

LPN LICENSE -

TRINIDAD JUNIOR COLLEGE
01.2001

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

SPRINGER HIGH SCHOOL
01.1984

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Care plan development
  • Electronic medical records
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient education
  • Quality improvement
  • Family communication
  • Staff supervision
  • Self-Motivated

References

  • MARY LOU KERN, COLFAX COUNTY MANAGER, 2015-2022, (575)447-2969
  • LOUISE PORTILLOS, EL CENTRO CLINIC, (575)643-6191

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Critical Nurse Staffing
06.2023 - Current

Health Services Administrator/Staff Nurse

Roadrunner Health Services
07.2018 - Current

Staff Nurse

NMBHI
03.2016 - 07.2018

Care Coordinator LPN

Presbyterian Health Services
01.2013 - 02.2014

Staff Nurse

Department of Corrections
10.2008 - 02.2017

Staff Nurse

Raton Nursing and Rehab
12.2004 - 09.2017

EMTB -

TRINIDAD JUNIOR COLLEGE

LPN LICENSE -

TRINIDAD JUNIOR COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

SPRINGER HIGH SCHOOL

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