Dolores Canales
San Angelo
Summary
I am highly motivated to work with patients and seeking a position as a Registered Nurse where I can utilize my clinical skills and passion for patient-centered care to contribute to Encompass Health.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-High school nurse
SAISD
08.2018 - Current
- Focus on the health of the high school student, monitoring their medical needs and following any medical plans that we are given to implement them to provide continuum of care for student to be able to attend school.
- I take care of all aspects of health diagnosis from diabetics, seizures, asthma, migraines, injuries follow ups from concussion specialist to assessing the students needs to navigate through our large campus, communicate with parents and families regarding health needs of students while in school
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and clinical best practices.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting compliance with treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and enhance recovery processes.
- Trained new nurses on procedures, enhancing team performance and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
City of San Angelo
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Assisted PA with physicals, minor sutures, v/s, lab draws, packaged labs for pick up, followed up with patients on their lab results and injuries, especially if they were workers comp (follow up visits with the patient monitoring their improvement on their health to return to work)
- Family clinic nurse
- Administered patient care, including medication management and vital sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Assisted in coordinating patient referrals to specialists and community resources.
- Implemented infection control practices, enhancing patient safety standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angelo Community Hospital
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Cared for post surgical patients, while also taking care of the ill patients
- Med-Surg Unit
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing safety standards within the healthcare environment.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard College San Angelo
San Angelo, TX05.2018
Nursing
Howard College San Angelo
San Angelo, TX05-2003
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Creativity
- Analytical
- Research
- Team Oriented
- Negotiation
- Public Speaking
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Medical recordkeeping
- Seizure management
Certification
CPR Certified and instructor
Stop the Bleed Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse-High school nurse
SAISD
08.2018 - Current
Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
City of San Angelo
10.2005 - 10.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Angelo Community Hospital
09.2003 - 09.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard College San Angelo
Nursing
Howard College San Angelo
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