Elizabeth Luna
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - MS
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Units Floated To: ER, Observation
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing nightly unit operations and clinical decision making.
- Administered nursing responsibilities to uphold high standards of patient care while complying with healthcare protocols and regulations.
- Provided comprehensive explanations of treatment procedures, medication side effects, and dietary guidelines to enhance patient understanding.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork, accountability and patient safety
- Facilitated the integration of new nurses into the team to enhance professional development and confidence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Implemented patient care plans, enhancing overall quality of care delivered.
RN - MS
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Job Type: Travel
- Units Floated To: OR
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Trauma Level: Level I
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
RN - MS
CHI Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, TX
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Job Type: Travel
- Units Floated To: MS / Tele
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Trauma Level: Level IV
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance infection control measures across the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN - MS
North Cypress Hospital
Cypress, TX
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Units Floated To: MS / Tele
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Performed detailed patient evaluations and facilitated preparation for procedures to enhance care quality.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction scores through targeted interventions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Facilitated mentorship for junior nursing staff to cultivate skills and elevate overall team effectiveness.
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Long island college hospital school of nursing
Brooklyn, New York06-2009
Skills
- Registered Nurse with 17 years total experience as a MS/tele RN
- Experienced traveler (2 assignments completed) within hospitals with 500 beds in Trauma Level I
- Specializing in Neuro, Critical Care track, Postop, wound dressing care, drain/tube management, foley management, ostomy care, NTG placement, EKG interpretation, US IV skill, stroke monitoring, Cardiac, Heparin drip, Chest tube, CPAP, COPD, Feeding pump, GI, Renal, Dialysis, and patient population from Adolescents to geriatrics
- Medication titration
- Proficient in EPIC and Meditech systems
- Experienced relief charge nurse
Accomplishments
Employee of the month in March 2025
Received several daisy award nominations
Certification
- RN, State of Texas - 905474 Expiration Date: 2026-10-31
- RN, State of New York - 625534 Expiration Date: 2027-09-30
- BLS
- ACLS
- IV Ultrasound
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN - MS
Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2019 - Current
RN - MS
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2019
RN - MS
CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2019
RN - MS
North Cypress Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2017
Associates of Nursing -
Long island college hospital school of nursing