Desiree Sena, Martinez
Rio Rancho,N.M.
Summary
Skilled and compassionate RN with extensive experience in home health care. Excelled in patient education, critical thinking, and culturally-sensitive care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with HIPAA. Renowned for effective communication and a fast-learning ability, adept at managing complex patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN Home Health Nurse
ROOTS Home Health Care
10.2023 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN
Legacy Home Health Care
12.2020 - Current
- Providing in-home, culturally competent care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
LPN-RN
Giving home health care
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Providing in home culturally competent patient care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
LPN
BEEHIVE HOMES
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: An Assisted Living Facility.
- I enjoyed working in the memory care house, taking vital signs, administering medication, checking blood glucose levels, feeding, bathing, clothing, shaving, and comforting many patients in times of despair.
Education
Holistic Bachelors in Nursing Bachelors in Science and Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM05-2022
Associates in Applied Nursing -
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM12.2018
Associates in Allied Health Science -
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM05.2017
Skills
- Flexible
- Effective communication
- Compassionate
- Understanding of patient autonomy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Home health care
- Patient education and counseling
- Mobility assistance
- Culturally sensitive
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Documenting vitals
- Critical thinking
- Geriatric care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Fast learner
- Ability to catch on easily to procedures
- Ability to complete tasks effectively
Awardsandacknowledgments
- BLS Certified
- Part of the Student Nurses Association (SNA)
- Poetry writer with published works in NNMC literature book Trickster
- Received Malley scholarship and Northern Foundation scholarship in 2018
- Familiar with EPIC system, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
Registered Nursing License since 2019
Licensed Practical Nurse -2018
BLS certified since -2017
Cosmetologist license since-2007
Accomplishments
· I was part of the Student Nurses Association (SNA) while I attend school.
· I am a poetry writer and have poems published in the NNMC literature book Trickster
· In 2018 I received a Malley scholarship and Northern Foundation scholarship
· I am familiar with EPIC system, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Timeline
RN, BSN Home Health Nurse
ROOTS Home Health Care
10.2023 - Current
RN
Legacy Home Health Care
12.2020 - Current
LPN-RN
Giving home health care
12.2019 - 09.2023
LPN
BEEHIVE HOMES
06.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nursing License since 2019
Licensed Practical Nurse -2018
BLS certified since -2017
Cosmetologist license since-2007
Holistic Bachelors in Nursing Bachelors in Science and Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Northern New Mexico College
Associates in Applied Nursing -
Northern New Mexico College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northern New Mexico College
Associates in Allied Health Science -
Northern New Mexico College
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