I am a registered nurse with nearly 17 years of experience seeking a position as a direct patient care nurse.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Hold Nurse
UMC Of El Paso
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.
Float Pool/Non-Critical Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
01.2022 - 09.2023
Provide holistic and high-acuity nursing care for critically ill adult patients
Collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff to meet diverse patient needs
Implement core measures in the event of a stroke, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, post-op or myocardial infarction
Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine necessary care
Provide patients and their families pertinent education
Apply complete care plans
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as oxygen delivery devices, IV machines, bladder scans, and dopplers
Ensure effectiveness of care services
Develop and maintain standards aligned with the Joint Commission Survey
Telemetry Care Nurse / Charge Nurse
University Medical Center
06.2008 - 07.2020
Provide holistic and high-acuity nursing care for critically ill adult patients
Collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff to meet diverse patient needs
Implement core measures in the event of a stroke, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, post-op or myocardial infarction
Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine necessary care
Provide patients and their families pertinent education
Apply complete care plans
Assist in the development of newly graduated nurses
Intermittent staff supervision
Managing the daily patient flow in the Telemetry Unit
Handling patient care assignments for a 33-bed unit
Scheduling and forecasting
Ensure effectiveness of care services
Develop and maintain standards aligned with the Joint Commission Survey
Represent the Telemetry Unit in facility department meetings
Heavenly Healing Home Health
05.2019 - 03.2000
Provide holistic home health level care for adult patients
Work shoulder to shoulder with physicians, fellow nurses, and ancillary staff to meet diverse patient needs
Evaluate vital signs and laboratory data to determine necessary care
Provide patients and their families with pertinent education