EUNICE CHANCO
El Paso,TX
Summary
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, Texas
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Served as a clinical staff nurse from December 2020-October 2024 during COVID and non-COVID operations, and as a charge nurse for a 48-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit in a 115-bed Level III Trauma Army Medical Center.
- As Charge Nurse, provided leadership and oversight for a 48-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit, ensuring efficient staffing, resource allocation, and patient care coordination while maintaining a high standard of care during both routine operations and critical surges.
- Managed patient assignments, monitored patient progress, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to our servicemembers and their beneficiaries.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care. Not limited to procedures done in the OR, but also the catheterization laboratory and the endoscopy suite.
- Briefly educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures from a nursing standpoint, various therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Provided high-quality wound care management, promoting proper healing and minimizing complications.
- Assigned to the Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMC) at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) during a surge of COVID-19 patients and a nursing shortage, continuity of care during a challenging period.
Backfill Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Killeen, Texas
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted as a backfill nurse during a nursing shortage at a 60-bed emergency department catering to servicemembers, beneficiaries, and the civilian community.
- Gained experience in conducting initial assessments and triage to effectively determine the appropriate level of care and prioritize patients' needs.
- Collaborated with emergency physicians and patients to coordinate follow-up appointments with primary care providers, either through the Defense Health Agency (DHA) or civilian healthcare systems.
Backfill Nurse
Weed Army Community Hospital
Fort Irwin, California
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Cared for over 100 patients of different populations-pediatrics, active duty soldiers, dependents, and veterans.
- Improved prioritization and decision-making regarding patient care in situations involving patients in the waiting room, currently in rooms, and multiple EMS and AIREVAC arrivals.
- Provided nursing education to many beneficiaries especially mothers regarding their health and for their young children.
- Assisted in the ambulance transport of patients to nearby facilities across California due to a shortage of EMS staff.
Student Nurse Technician
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Temple, TX
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) duties, including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as ambulation, feeding, dressing, and hygiene.
- Accurately measured and documented vital signs, as well as intake and output, in the Veterans Affairs (VA) federal electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Provided care in both inpatient and Community Living Center (CLC) settings, supporting acutely ill patients in the hospital and chronically ill or hospice patients in the CLC.
- Served as a 1:1 sitter for patients identified as a risk to themselves.
- Facilitated patient transport between hospital towers, ancillary services, and discharge pickup points.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Pre-and Post-operative care
Vital signs monitoring
Implementing Clinical Judgment
Intravenous Therapy
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-making
Insulin medication assistance
Blood draw and sample collection
Medication Administration
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
ALS - Advanced Life Support
04-2026
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
04-2026
BLS - Basic Life Support
04-2025
Backfill Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Backfill Nurse
Weed Army Community Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
12.2020 - 10.2024
Student Nurse Technician
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
12.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
08.2016 - 05.2020
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