Donna Trujillo
Parker,CO
Summary
Caring Nurse with 17 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings working directly with patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Success Partner
Trusted Health
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Communicate with working Nurses daily to facilitate and ensure a smooth working experience.
- Conducted Incident Reviews for Nurses on site that have been non-compliant with Hospital Partners’ protocols and policies.
- Collaboration with Human Resources of working Nurses to determine eligibility to work with Trusted Health.
- Provided direct feedback and remediation to Nurses who failed to meet the expectations of Trusted Health and their Hospital Partners.
- Issued remediation documents to nurses to ensure
- understanding of remediation and expectations going further.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and procedures to enhance efficiency company wide.
- Created reports within Salesforce
- Created and sent blast emails for urgent updates from Hospital Partners to Nurses.
- Created and maintained a process and procedure for employees within the Clinical Success Partner team when returning to work after a Leave of Absence.
Nurse Advocate
Trusted Health
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Communicate with Nurses daily to help them achieve the opportunity of their goals.
- Coordinate Travel Nurses with Hospital Partners ensuring hiring and scheduling needs are met.
- Partner with interdisciplinary team throughout Trusted to ensure Nurses and team members are supported efficiently, throughout the job search and onboarding process.
- Support Nurse’s throughout their journey entering Trusted job search process.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medely
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Local travel around Denver Metropolitan Area to provide post-surgical nursing support to surgery centers with low staffing.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Trusted Health
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Assigned to UW Health as Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
- Manage 6-8 patients daily providing patient education, post-surgical instruction, and pain management services.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Advanced interdisciplinary collaboration by actively participating in patient care conferences, promoting a holistic approach to pre-operative management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during the pre-surgical phase.
- Initiated prompt interventions for any identified complications or concerns during the pre-op period, effectively preventing delays in surgical procedures.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Post-Acute Care Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed patients with complex health conditions to define goals for care and develop safe and effective discharge plans for patients,
- Coordinate care for patients while in skilled nursing and their transition to the community.
- Establish and foster relationships to facilitate case management with interdisciplinary teams throughout Colorado to ensure Medicare and Medicaid standards were met
- Perform prior authorizations in remote work from home setting
Primary Care Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Unit Team Co-Lead, Preceptor - New Nurse Trainer, Standardization Work Group Member, Career Ladder Registered Nurse Level 3, Observation Unit Consultation Team, Employee Health Representative, Triage patient symptoms telephonically and in person, Independently perform nurse visits and collaborate with care provider
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
- Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough assessments and implementing appropriate care plans.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Advanced interdisciplinary collaboration by actively participating in patient care conferences, promoting a holistic approach to pre-operative management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during the pre-surgical phase.
- Initiated prompt interventions for any identified complications or concerns during the pre-op period, effectively preventing delays in surgical procedures.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Transplant Coordinator
New York Organ Donor Network
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Medical management of brain dead patients, Interaction and intervention with donor families, Allocation of donated organs to transplant centers, Made arrangements and coordinate operating room necessities for procurement, Education about organ and tissue donation with healthcare professionals and general public
Trauma ICU Nurse
John C. Lincoln Hospital
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Reduced complications for critically ill patients through the implementation of individualized care plans based on each patient''s unique needs.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, monitoring, and documenting vital signs, lab results, and medical histories.
- Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.
Registered Nurse, SICU
St. Francis Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
Neuro-Surgical ICU RN
New York University Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Nursing
The State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Hobbies and Interests
Created a successful online health & wellness social marketing business
Timeline
Clinical Success Partner
Trusted Health
02.2022 - 03.2023
Nurse Advocate
Trusted Health
04.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU
Trusted Health
08.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medely
03.2019 - 04.2020
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
01.2019 - 08.2019
Post-Acute Care Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
05.2018 - 01.2019
Primary Care Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - 05.2018
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2015
Transplant Coordinator
New York Organ Donor Network
05.2013 - 11.2013
Trauma ICU Nurse
John C. Lincoln Hospital
04.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse, SICU
St. Francis Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2012
Neuro-Surgical ICU RN
New York University Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Nursing
The State University of New York At Plattsburgh
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