Flor M Cervantes-García
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures at Valleywise Health Medical Center. Expertise in data analysis and clinical documentation enhances patient care through effective communication and collaboration. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking, driving improvements in clinical workflows and patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced RN Endoscopy/GI Department
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Phoenix, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Provides exceptional care to clients undergoing basic and advanced endoscopic procedures, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, hemorrhoid ligation, ERCP, EUS, endoscopic capsule, esophageal dilation/banding, and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered specialized nursing care throughout pre-, intra-, and post-endoscopic procedural phases to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Communicated promptly and effectively with anesthesia and GI providers, facilitating safe discharge for hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
- Provided specialized ambulatory nursing care during clinic appointments and follow-up visits, enhancing ongoing care management for all clients.
- Maintains nursing documentation using EPIC software.
Clinical Informatics Practicum
Valleywise Health Medical Center
Phoenix, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software systems to transform raw data into tools, applications, and clinical workflows that assist physicians and other providers with their documentation, improving clarity and accuracy.
- Recommended strategies and interventions that increased adoption of clinical applications in direct patient care.
- Collaborated with hospital leaders, clinical staff, and the clinical informatics team to oversee enhancements in systems, programs, and clinical applications.
- Collaborated with end users to identify needs and implement targeted changes that improved workflow effectiveness.
- Educated patient care team on EPIC application updates, enhancing their ability to utilize navigators in clinical settings.
- Extracted, analyzed, and interpreted clinical data to improve disease prevention and overall quality of health outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to share knowledge of evidence-based practices and discuss current challenges in EMR workflows.
- Designed and developed future state workflows from a user perspective and delivered functional workflows and operations requirements.
RN. Medical Surgical and Trauma Unit
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems
Phoenix, USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in Medical-Surgical and Trauma unit, enhancing recovery and patient satisfaction.
- Performed focused assessments on all patients, facilitating timely interventions for direct admits and transfers from other units.
- Administered medications promptly and consistently prioritized patient safety.
- Communicated with the medical and support teams to ensure effective patient care.
- Advocated for vulnerable patients, addressing their medical and emotional needs to ensure holistic care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with an emphasis in Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pedro Ruiz Gallo, National University
Lambayeque, Perú09-1999
Skills
- EHR management
- Epic software proficiency
- Clinical documentation
- Data analysis
- Patient advocacy
- Communication skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Time management strategies
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Independent work ethic
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
• BLS/ACLS and PALS certified.
• EPIC and CERNER EMR
• EPIC and CERNER EMR
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Informatics Practicum
Valleywise Health Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Advanced RN Endoscopy/GI Department
Valleywise Health Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
RN. Medical Surgical and Trauma Unit
Maricopa Integrated Health Systems
01.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing with an emphasis in Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pedro Ruiz Gallo, National University