Frances Preciado
RIO RANCHO,New Mexico
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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Pain and Spine
United Surgical Partners International
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation and reporting.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical practices and patient management techniques.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and readiness for procedures.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care approaches based on clinical observations and feedback from healthcare teams.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse - Pain and Spine
Presbyterian Healthcare
09.2012 - 12.2021
- Administered patient care, including medication management and monitoring vital signs.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures and treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Supervised staff as charge nurse.
- Completed monthly audits.
- Ordered medication and department supplies as per need of the department.
- Managed staffing schedule and daily assignments.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
06.2003 - 05.2012
- Provided compassionate care to laboring patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout delivery process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized birth plans for patients.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, promptly addressing any abnormalities or concerns.
- Educated patients and families on childbirth processes, pain management options, and post-delivery care.
- Assisted in emergency situations by performing critical interventions and coordinating with surgical teams when necessary.
- Managed IV therapies for preterm and laboring patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in labor and delivery protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted assessments of labor progress, adjusting care plans as needed to optimize delivery experiences.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supervised L&D nursing staff as both clinical manager and charge nurse under the supervision of department director.
- Managed staffing schedules and daily assignments.
- Assisted in department audits.
Education
Nursing Science
University Of Phoenix
El Centro, CA03-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
Certification
ACLS/ BLS - Expires 10/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Pain and Spine
United Surgical Partners International
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Pain and Spine
Presbyterian Healthcare
09.2012 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
06.2003 - 05.2012
Nursing Science
University Of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Imperial Valley College
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