Delia Nemes BSN, RN
Glendale,Arizona
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiac/Neuro/Trauma Intensive Care Unit specialties. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
House Supervisor
Pam Health Specialty Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Valley Wise Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Associate Director, CV/Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2013 - 09.2021
- Led teams of up to 100 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Cardiac/Neuro/Trauma ICU, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated work performance of 50 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona08.2012
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, Ohio12.2010
Skills
- Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Impella
- Open Heart Nurse
- External ventricular drain (EVD)
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
- Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Code Blue/ Rapid Response Team
- Trauma Responder
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- EMR Systems (Cerner, EPIC, CPRS)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Staff Assignments
- Conflict Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Arizona, RN170529, 04/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
House Supervisor
Pam Health Specialty Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Valley Wise Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Associate Director, CV/Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2013 - 09.2021
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus
01.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Lorain County Community College
- Registered Nurse, Arizona, RN170529, 04/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/2025
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