Gedony Fontil
Manvel,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
05.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing clinical skills.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care plans, adjusting as necessary for optimal health results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on new policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for improvement to streamline operations and reduce delays.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment and technologies within the critical care unit, which improved the patients'' diagnostics and treatments and increased their survival rates.
- Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, sharing expertise on best practices in nursing care management.
- Reduced medication errors with thorough patient assessments and accurate medication administration.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging open communication channels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall health outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses to foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on industry trends, enhancing both personal knowledge base and overall unit performance levels.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple medical issues, navigating challenging situations to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support and education on medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and effective communication practices.
- Identified potential risks in the unit, implementing safety measures to minimize incidents.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient nursing processes and protocols.
- Actively participated in the recruitment of top-notch nursing talent for our unit, successfully bringing on board several skilled nurses who made significant contributions to both patient care and overall team performance.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for ongoing professional development.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through routine audits of documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize nursing interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses in critical thinking, decision-making, and advanced clinical skills.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Back up Charge Nurse, ICU
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and best practices.
- Conducted detailed assessments to identify patient needs and tailored interventions accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Led training sessions on new protocols, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Kindred Hospital at The Heights
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, ICU
HCA East Houston Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse, ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in [Type] unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Solara Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Solara Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Charge Nurse
ALFREDO GONZALEZ NURSING HOME
02.2012 - 07.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in [Type] policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging [Type] environment.
- Cared for patients in [Number]-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Identified [Type] and [Type] conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in [Type] unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on [Number]-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Escuela De Enfermería Dr. Jose Angel Cadena Y Cadena
Reynosa, Mexico07-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
La Escuela De Enfermería DR. Jose Cadena Y Cadena, UAT
Reynosa, Mexico04-2012
Skills
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Decision Making
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Oversight
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Pain Management
- Nursing Consultation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Procedure Assistance
- Treatment Preparation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Detail-Oriented
- Specimen Collection
- Creative Problem Solving
- Equipment Sterilization
- Attention to Detail
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emotional Support
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Interventions
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Honest and Ethical
- Reliable and Responsible
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Infection Control Procedures
- Analytical Thinking
- Staff Educational Programming
- Nursing Protocol Development
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Client Service and Engagement
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Staff Coordination
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Student Precepting
- Delegation and Motivation
- Convalescent Care
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Employee Guidance
- Surgical Assistance
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Assurance
- Therapy and Counseling
- Team Building
- Post Mortem Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Records Updating
- Unit Oversight
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Problem Solving
- After-Care Planning
- Proper Medical Equipment Storage
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Nursing expertise
- Ethical practice
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
Certification
- ACLS,
- BCLS
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Kindred Hospital at The Heights
12.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Back up Charge Nurse, ICU
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
07.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
HCA East Houston Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
HCA Rio Grande Regional Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Solara Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Solara Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2015
Charge Nurse
ALFREDO GONZALEZ NURSING HOME
02.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Escuela De Enfermería Dr. Jose Angel Cadena Y Cadena
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
La Escuela De Enfermería DR. Jose Cadena Y Cadena, UAT