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Elizabeth Borunda

Elizabeth Borunda

Albuquerque

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Presbyterian Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and treatment coordination. Proven ability to mentor new RNs and implement evidence-based practices, enhancing patient care quality. Skilled in critical thinking and team collaboration, effectively addressing complications and optimizing discharge planning for improved patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Utilized evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease.

Nurse Tech

Presbyterian Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Utilize a glucometer to check patient's blood glucose level
  • Document input, output, scheduled rotations, and mobility using Epic Charting
  • Maintain stringent hygiene standards of the unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment
  • Monitor, track, and convey important information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Research different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols like COVID-19, Cirrhosis, Chronic Kidney Failure, Acute Heart Failure, etc

Patient Service Tech

Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020
  • Provided excellent patient experience by making sure patient needs were met
  • Provided medical assistance to patients, nurses, and techs
  • Transferred and transported patients to their designated room (CT Scan, MRI, Pre-Op, X-Ray, etc.)
  • Performed daily living activities for patients like bathing, grooming, dressing, etc

Caregiver

Home Health Care
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Planned and organized weekly meals for patients
  • Utilized equipment such as a Hoyer lift and wheelchairs to transfer and transport patients
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.

Resident Assistance

Palmilla Senior Living
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Transferred residents to their rooms, activities, dining room, etc
  • Performed personal tasks for residents with grooming, shaving, toileting, hygiene, etc
  • Assisted residents with meal escorts, showers, laundry, etc
  • Took and recorded vitals and behavioral changes
  • Companionship

Pediatrics Volunteer

Presbyterian Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Child Life Pediatrics
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Pediatric Shadow
  • Interact with children and families

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brookline College
08.2021

Bachelor's degree - Sociology and Spanish

University of New Mexico
12.2016

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education
  • Patient documentation
  • Infection control
  • Critical thinking
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Epic charting
  • Team collaboration
  • Treatment coordination
  • Discharge planning
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mentoring new RNs
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Treatment Planning
  • Family and patient support
  • Care plan development

Certification

  • Kansas Registered Nurse Single State License, 13-161165-012
  • New Mexico Registered Nurse Single State License, 74717
  • Southwest Phlebotomy Certification of Phlebotomy
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support

References

References available upon request

Volunteer Experience

Pediatrics Volunteer, Presbyterian Hospital, 10/01/14, 12/01/14, Child Life Pediatrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Shadow, Interact with children and families

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Nurse Tech

Presbyterian Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023

Patient Service Tech

Presbyterian Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020

Caregiver

Home Health Care
05.2017 - 08.2017

Resident Assistance

Palmilla Senior Living
06.2016 - 05.2017

Pediatrics Volunteer

Presbyterian Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brookline College

Bachelor's degree - Sociology and Spanish

University of New Mexico

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