Gabriela Maldonado
Mission
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care
Mission
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted in managing nursing staff schedules and patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided training and support to new nursing staff on best practices.
- Monitored patient progress and coordinated care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed concerns among nursing staff effectively.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss operational improvements and workflow efficiency.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw daily operations within the department including scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Participated in budget preparation activities related to nursing services.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LVN Floor Nurse
Mcallen Transitional Care Center
McAllen
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout the facility.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and dignity in care.
- Documented vital signs and changes in patient conditions accurately and promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, interventions performed and responses to treatments per facility policy.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status.
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and addressed concerns effectively.
- Developed positive relationships with co-workers through effective communication.
- Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose testing.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY 07.2022 - 12.2023
Mission High School
Mission, TXSome College (No Degree) - LVN Certificate
South Texas College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control measures
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Budget preparation
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Staff training
- Care plan development
- Staff evaluation
- Shift scheduling
- Healthcare administration
- Nursing management
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Care coordination
- Long-term care
- Process improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse education and training
- Hospital admissions
- HIPAA regulations
- Documentation and reporting
- Chronic disease management
- Nursing staff supervision
- Goal planning
- Employee coaching
- Nursing ethics
- Standards of practice
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient care management
- Strong work ethic
- Schedule preparation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Infection Control Preventionist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
07.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care
07.2018 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Mcallen Transitional Care Center
08.2012 - 07.2018
Mission High School
Some College (No Degree) - LVN Certificate
South Texas College