Edward Beltran
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tenet (Trusted Resource Associates)
03.2017 - Current
- Clinical expertise emergency room(ER) full time from February 2015 to November 2021 and PRN
- Post anesthesia care unit (PACU) full time from November 2021 to present and pre-operation unit to assist with care
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in significant decrease in patient falls within unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2015 - 08.2018
- As ER nurse triage patient according to their medical condition
- Performed following skills; advance airway skill (ET tube) on cardiac arrest, EKG monitor, 12 leads performed on all chest pains patient, assess patient for signs of ST elevation for code heart notifications
- Performed stoke evaluation for code brain notification
- Administer control medications like Morphine and Diazepam
- Perform detail assessment to determine if treatment is working and for documentation of care
- Obtained IV access and obtained blood work for lab and ER testing
- Insert indwelling Foley catheter and monitor urine output
- Educate patient on treatment, procedure and discharge orders
- Obtained consent for medical procedures (CT)
- Provided patient with discharge instructions, medications and follow-up requirement with doctor.
Fire Captain
El Paso Fire Department
05.2002 - 12.2015
- Assigned to paramedic pumper and work ambulance to provide relief to other paramedic
- Local certified paramedic by El Paso Fire Department Medical Director
- Performed following skills; advance airway skill (ET tube) on cardiac arrest, EKG monitor, 12 leads performed on all chest pains patient, assess patient for signs of ST elevation for code heart notifications to hospital Performed stoke evaluation in field for possible notification of code brain notification to hospital
- Administer control medications like morphine and diazepam
- Supervised 14 personnel at Fire Station 26 on ambulance and fire apparatus
- Responsible for budge request for Fire Station 26 which includes capital improvement and repair to station, fire apparatus and equipment.
Fire Lieutenant
El Paso Fire Department
01.1997 - 05.2002
- Fire Communication supervisor for fire and medical call to 911 centers
- Supervised seven personnel who answer and triage fire and medical calls
- Monitor request from field units and assisted dispatcher requested for assistance from other agencies
- Member of Fire Immunization team which performed TD testing, Tetanus and other vaccinations to about 800 fire personnel to update their shot records.
- Inspected stations, uniforms and vehicles regularly for signs of maintenance needs or general professionalism.
- Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2013
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO08.2006
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Technology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.1995
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
El Paso, TX05.1982
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Airway Management
- Emergency Care
- Patient Safety
- IV Insertion
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient Stabilization
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Genitourinary care
- Cardiovascular Care
- Respiratory Care
- EKG Interpretation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Consultation
- Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Time management abilities
- Patient Education
- Compassionate and Caring
- Intake and discharge
- Task Prioritization
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Management
- Vaccine administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Cardiac monitors
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Medical evaluation
- Performing EKGs
- Patient consultation
- Clinical judgment
- Critical Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Post anesthesia care unit
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 841399, 10/31/2025
- Licensed Paramedic, 28335, 11/30/2027
- Pediatrics Advance Life Support (PALS), 04/30/2025
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 02/28/2025
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 05/31/2026
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, (CPI), 05/31/2025
- CPR & AED (BLS), 06/30/2025
- NIHSS Stroke Certification, 10/10/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tenet (Trusted Resource Associates)
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center Emergency Room
02.2015 - 08.2018
Fire Captain
El Paso Fire Department
05.2002 - 12.2015
Fire Lieutenant
El Paso Fire Department
01.1997 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
El Paso Community College
Master of Science - Information Systems Security
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
American Intercontinental University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Technology
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
- Registered Nurse, 841399, 10/31/2025
- Licensed Paramedic, 28335, 11/30/2027
- Pediatrics Advance Life Support (PALS), 04/30/2025
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 02/28/2025
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 05/31/2026
- Crisis Prevention Intervention, (CPI), 05/31/2025
- CPR & AED (BLS), 06/30/2025
- NIHSS Stroke Certification, 10/10/2025
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