Eliza Montez
O'Donnell,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Prepared to work hard to continue improving nursing skills and knowledge in the field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ER
Medical Arts Hospital
Lamesa, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Med-Surg unit nurse
- Cross trained ER unit nurse
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Covenant Children's Hospital
Lubbock , Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Bridge Hospice
Lubbock, Texas
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Mental Health Team Coordinator
West Texas Centers
Lamesa , Texas
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans for clients in the Dawson county region.
- Assisted individuals in gaining access to medical, social, vocational, educational, and other needed services.
- Documented client progress in confidential files according to Texas Administration Code.
- Provided on-call crisis intervention services for Andrews, Yoakum, and Gaines counties.
- Assisted other team coordinators and case managers with center's Kid's Clinic and Late Clinic to help accommodate our client's work schedules
Customer Service Representative
Wells Fargo Bank
Lubbock, Texas
08.2003 - 01.2008
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Entered customer interaction details into the Wells Fargo software program to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
- Generated new and repeat sales by offering timely product, service and technical information.
- Asked fact-finding questions to determine customer needs and expectations and recommended specific products and solutions.
- Resolved complaints efficiently to satisfy customers and encourage future transactions.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Covenant School Of Nursing
Lubbock, TX02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2017
High School Diploma -
Lockney High School
Lockney, TX05.1999
Skills
- Case documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment planning
- Building rapport
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Drug inventory management
- Inventory and restocking
- Excellent organizational skills
- Bi-lingual in Spanish
Accomplishments
National Honor Society May 1998-May 1999
Psi Chi - The National Honor Society of Psychology May 2016 - May 2017
Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society May 2018
CSNA/NSNA March 2019-Present
Certification
American Heart Association BLS/AED
NRP certified
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, ER
Medical Arts Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Bridge Hospice
12.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Covenant Children's Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Mental Health Team Coordinator
West Texas Centers
01.2019 - 05.2019
Customer Service Representative
Wells Fargo Bank
08.2003 - 01.2008
American Heart Association BLS/AED
NRP certified
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Covenant School Of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Lockney High School
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