Edith Anguiano
Porterville,CA
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and clinical judgment, I significantly improved patient outcomes at Kaweah Health and Tule River Indian Health Center. Skilled in intravenous therapy and fluent in Spanish, I enhanced patient safety and satisfaction through innovative care plans and effective communication, showcasing a results-driven approach to nursing. Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 14 year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in ACLS, CPR, BLS. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing diagnostic procedures, including cardiothoracic surgery and cath lab procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaweah Health
10.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaweah Health
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Outreach Nurse
Tule River Indian Health Center
06.2011 - 10.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced community health by conducting home visits, providing patient education, and addressing social determinants of health.
- Identified gaps in healthcare delivery within the community by analyzing data trends and making recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted assessments of patients'' mental health status during home visits to identify potential risks or challenges requiring further intervention or support from specialized professionals.
- Promoted preventive care by organizing community health fairs, screenings, and immunization events.
- Facilitated continuity of care by maintaining detailed records on patients'' conditions, progress, and interventions provided during home visits.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically by tracking measurable indicators such as reduced emergency room visits and improved health outcomes.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05.2010
No Degree - Psych Tech
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05.2002
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05.2001
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Fluent Spanish Speaker
- Medication Administration
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaweah Health
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaweah Health
10.2015 - 10.2019
Outreach Nurse
Tule River Indian Health Center
06.2011 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Porterville College
No Degree - Psych Tech
Porterville College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Porterville College
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
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