Dennise De La Rosa
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive bedside experience at Methodist Health System, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient care outcomes through collaboration and critical thinking. Bilingual in Spanish, I excel in fostering compassionate relationships with patients and families, ensuring effective communication and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
San Antonio, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions effectively.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked in different hospitals and units and adapted plan of care according to unit/patient based needs
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed patient needs to develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and self-care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote recovery and improve mobility.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation care plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between acute care settings and home environments, coordinating necessary resources for continued progress in recovery.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
Travel Nurse
Sharp Healthcare
Eagle Pass, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on treatment options and post-discharge care instructions, fostering informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2009 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions effectively.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit, enhancing overall efficiency of patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Served as a Charge Nurse for the last 5 years of my time there managing a 43 bed unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Fluent in Spanish
- Strong Leadership skills
- Works well with others
- Fast learner
- Strong moral values
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse
Sharp Healthcare
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Northeast Methodist Hospital
10.2009 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College