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Eduardo Munoz

Austin,TX

Summary

Compassionate bilingual Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing comprehensive patient care in Stepdown IMC and primary care settings. Proficient in engaging in diverse patient populations fostering trust to improve outcomes. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Consultant

XBiotech
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

Registered Nurse Care Manager

CommUnityCare Southeast Health & Wellness Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Help individuals navigate chronic illnesses, behavioral health concerns, and social barriers through patient education, care planning, motivational interviewing, and connecting patients to resources.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to improve health and independence of complex patients.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective coordination of care, communication with patients, and proactive followup.
  • Increased Care Management panel enrollment by 100% in 8 months.

PRN Staff Nurse

Cenikor Foundation
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Administered medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.


Clinic Nurse

Vivent Health
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of infectious diseases, enabling prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatments.
  • Deliver nursing services encompassing both primary and specialty care to patients. This includes conducting triage, comprehensive health assessments, phlebotomy, administering immunizations, and facilitating health maintenance screenings.
  • Handle prior authorizations and patient referrals for specialty care, managing both internal, and external social services, as well as providing case management and other disease management services.
  • Provide education to patients on HIV disease, prevention, and treatment, as well as on medical care concerns and strategies for adhering to prescribed medications.

Stepdown IMC Nurse

Dell Seton Medical Center
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed care delivery for Emergency Department patients, offering direct care, assigning nursing tasks, and orchestrating interdisciplinary care in a high-volume trauma center environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to review diagnoses and formulate suitable treatment strategies.
  • Assessed the healthcare needs, treatment objectives, and available resources for each patient.
  • Provided education to patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease management, and lifestyle choices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Austin, Texas
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Spanish Fluency
  • Compassionate Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Mental health care
  • Patient Care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • High volume environments

Certification

CDC HIV Rapid Testing certified, CPR and BLS certified by the American Heart Association, Foundations of HIV Testing and Counseling certified, Overdose Prevention (Rescue Kit) certified, COVID-19 Contact Tracing certificate from Johns Hopkins University, Mental Health First Aid certified.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

PRN Staff Nurse

Cenikor Foundation
01.2024 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse Consultant

XBiotech
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse Care Manager

CommUnityCare Southeast Health & Wellness Center
04.2023 - Current

Clinic Nurse

Vivent Health
02.2022 - 04.2023

Stepdown IMC Nurse

Dell Seton Medical Center
07.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Bachelor of Science - Health

Texas A&M University

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