Gabriela Guzman
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Patient-focused and empathic registered nurse with a passion for utilizing nursing education and training to provide high-quality personal care. Experienced in nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Excels in strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management drives impactful results in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Billet Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs, facilitating their integration into the team and fostering their professional growth.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 15-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Home Health Nurse
Billet Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Wound Care Nurse
Genisis Health Care
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in wound care research, incorporating new findings into practice for better results.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Effectively managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for timely delivery of care to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, addressing the unique needs of each patient.
Nurse Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw recruitment efforts within the nursing unit, selecting highly skilled candidates who would contribute positively to the team dynamic.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts, ensuring seamless continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Actively sought out opportunities for continuing education within the field of nursing management, staying up-to-date on current trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with administrators to evaluate nursing policies and procedures for potential improvements regularly.
- Established a strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing valuable support throughout the treatment process.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections among patients under the unit''s care.
- Promoted interdisciplinary communication through regular meetings with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse-Mother Baby Care
Presbyterian Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Admit mom and baby, provide nursing care for postpartum women and baby's.
- Monitor for post hemorrhage.
- Admit post-surgical GYN patients and provide nursing care and education upon discharge.
- Collaborated with social work, dietary, lactations, doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, charge nurses, and coworkers for multidisciplinary needs of mom, baby and GYN patients.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Collected specific laboratory tests for mom and baby.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Educated and assisted mothers with breastfeeding.
- Prepared family for transition from hospital to home with support and education.
- Advance nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and yearly unit training.
- Clinical Experience
- National American University, Albuquerque, NM / Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
- Clinical Capstone; Presbyterian General Surgery; 2018
- Maternal Health; UNMH; 2017
- Med Surge; UNMH; 2016 and Kindred Hospital 2017
- Community Health; St. Martins and Joy Junction 2017
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Packaging Inspector/Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
09.2003 - 11.2007
- Inspected 6-8 vials of medication per minute.
- Ensured proper labeling of a lot containing 20,000+ vials of medication.
- Packaging duties of five types of medication.
Pharmacy technician
Express Scripts
09.2003 - 09.2005
- NM — Data entry/, Typed an average of 500-700 prescriptions daily with an accuracy rate of 97 percent, imaging technician.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
National American University
Albuquerque, NM01.2018
Associates Liberal Arts - Pre-Health Science
CNM
Albuquerque, NM01.2009
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Albuquerque, NM01.2001
Skills
- Skilled in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish
- Wound and skin care
- Student Nurses' Association advocates
- Nurse training facilitation
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Dedicated work ethic
- Staff hiring and retention strategies
- Shift management
- Long-term care
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing staff supervision
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- First aid and CPR
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- State of New Mexico Board of Nursing Licensure; License #RN-90393 (2018-06-Present)
- New Mexico Board of Pharmacy; Certificate #220110203546099 (2001-2018)
EDUCATION
- STEP2EDUCATION
- ES01 Brest-feeding essentials Breast-feeding (2021-08)
- AMERICAN SAFETY & HEALTH INSTITUTE
- BLS for Healthcare Providers and Professional Resc Basic Life Support (2021-04)
- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Neonatal Resuscitation (2020-10)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Billet Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Genisis Health Care
01.2023 - 01.2025
Home Health Nurse
Billet Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
01.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse-Mother Baby Care
Presbyterian Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
Packaging Inspector/Pharmacy Technician
Cardinal Health
09.2003 - 11.2007
Pharmacy technician
Express Scripts
09.2003 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
National American University
Associates Liberal Arts - Pre-Health Science
CNM
Pharmacy Technician Certificate -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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