Dolores Garza
East Moline,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 5+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical surgical, orthopedics, Neurology, oncology and medical telemetry specialty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UnityPoint Health Trinity Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2023
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05.2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- EMR system (Epic and Cerner)
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinker
- Bilingual Spanish
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support : 2/2023-present
- BLS- Basic Life Support: 6/2022-present
- Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse- 041.468675
- Iowa Licensed Registered Nurse- 153179
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
UnityPoint Health Trinity Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Black Hawk College
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support : 2/2023-present
- BLS- Basic Life Support: 6/2022-present
- Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse- 041.468675
- Iowa Licensed Registered Nurse- 153179
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