Eunice Chanco
Saint Hedwig,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 4+ years of military medicine experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Emergency Care. Skilled in preoperative and postoperative management, wound care, and medication administration. Experienced in charge nurse leadership, electronic health record (EHR) systems (MHS Genesis, Cerner), and providing patient-centered care in high-acuity settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg and Tele Unit
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus
El Paso, TX
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Practiced as a clinical staff nurse at a 106-bed Level IV Trauma Center, focusing on delivering dependable, patient-centered care.
- Provided specialized care for patients with complex comorbidities, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical conditions.
- Adapted quickly to new healthcare environments by learning and applying facility protocols, charting systems, and workflows within days, ensuring seamless integration into patient care teams.
- Built rapport with patients and families quickly, promoting trust and improving patient satisfaction during this short-term assignment.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg and Tele Unit
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, TX
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Served as an active duty clinical staff nurse (Dec 2020-Oct 2024) and charge nurse (February 2022-October 2024) in a 48-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit at a 115-bed Level III Trauma Army Medical Center, managing staffing, resource allocation, and patient care during routine operations and critical surges, including both COVID and non-COVID conditions.
- Assigned to the Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMC) at WBAMC during a surge of COVID-19 patients and a nursing shortage, ensuring continuity of care during a challenging period.
- Monitored patients before and after surgical procedures, including those performed in the OR, catheterization laboratory, and endoscopy suite.
- Served as a Wound Care Auditor from 2021 to 2022, conducting over 70 audits to track various types of wounds and their prognoses. Led falls audits, evaluating over 100 patients to assess fall risk categorization and any preventive measures implemented. Additionally, served as a Pain Management Auditor, reviewing at least 30 patient cases to ensure accurate pain assessments, appropriate interventions, and effective pain relief within one hour.
Backfill Nurse, Emergency Department
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
Killeen, TX
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as a backfill nurse during a nursing shortage at a 60-bed emergency department providing care to servicemembers, beneficiaries, and the civilian community.
- Conducted initial assessments in triage to effectively determine the appropriate level of care and prioritize patients' needs.
- Assessed, triaged, and prioritized patients according to acuity, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment in alignment with established protocols.
- 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, Emergency Department
Weed Army Community Hospital
Fort Irwin, CA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered high-quality care in the Emergency Department to diverse patient populations, treating over 100 individuals from pediatric to geriatric, military, and civilian backgrounds.
- Improved patient care by effectively prioritizing and managing cases in waiting areas, patient rooms, and multiple EMS and AIREVAC arrivals.
- Provided nursing education to many beneficiaries, especially mothers on their own health and their children's health.
- Facilitated patient transport via ambulance to nearby facilities across California due to an EMS staffing shortage.
Student Nurse Technician
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Temple, TX
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) duties, including aiding 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.
- Delivered care in both inpatient and Community Living Center (CLC) settings, assisting acutely ill hospital patients and chronically ill or hospice patients in the CLC.
- Facilitated patient transport between hospital towers, ancillary services, and discharge pickup points.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TXSkills
- Implementing Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Medication Management
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Employee Training
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EHR Use: MHS Genesis, Cerner
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Career Breaks
- 10/2024 - 03/2025: Transitioned to civilian life after military service.
- 06/2025 - Present: Personal/relocation break while fulfilling family obligations.
Languages
- English
- Filipino
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support 03/2027
- ALS - Advanced Life Support 04/2026
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support 04/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg and Tele Unit
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus
04.2025 - 06.2025
Backfill Nurse, Emergency Department
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Backfill Nurse, Emergency Department
Weed Army Community Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg and Tele 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