Gloria Maldonado
Sterling,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care, critical thinking, and exceptional communication skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, demonstrating a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills in dynamic environments. Experienced investigator adept at conducting comprehensive investigations and compiling detailed reports, utilizing advanced techniques to uncover key information and solve complex cases. Committed to team collaboration and maintaining high standards, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes and impactful results through thorough evidence analysis and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Investigator
United States Department of State
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted security investigations in the United States and Internationally on applicants for employment, incumbent, employees, and select contractors as well as on behalf of other federal agencies for the purpose of determining suitability for employment and/or the granting of a security clearance.
- Sorting, processing and gathering data required for assessments of the character, loyalty, and reliability of applicants, employees, and contractors.
Emergency Room Travel Registered Nurse
Palmdale Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient and staff effectiveness
- Facilitate patient flow and unit needs through discharge, triage, and initial assessments
- Recognizes, facilitates and coordinates efficient, effective, quality health care.
- Implement and comply with all policies and procedures while demonstrating institutional and ethical values.
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center (35 critical care rooms)
- (154 bed hospital, 35 ER beds)
- Large pediatric population with respiratory illnesses, trauma injuries, mental health illness. Large Geriatric population. MI, AAA, DVT, syncope, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, strokes, septic shock, acute diabetic acidosis, lacerations, fractures, dental emergencies, Variety of traumas, GI illnesses, dehydration, OB emergencies, variety of mental health issues, drug and alcohol withdrawals, gang violence, domestic violence.
Emergency Room Travel Registered Nurse
Arroyo Grande Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient and staff effectiveness
- Facilitate patient flow and unit needs through discharge, triage, and initial assessments
- Recognizes, facilitates and coordinates efficient, effective, quality health care.
- Implement and comply with all policies and procedures while demonstrating institutional and ethical values.
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center (35 critical care rooms)
- (154 bed hospital, 35 ER beds)
- Large pediatric population with respiratory illnesses, trauma injuries, mental health illness. Large Geriatric population. MI, AAA, DVT, syncope, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, strokes, septic shock, acute diabetic acidosis, lacerations, fractures, dental emergencies, Variety of traumas, GI illnesses, dehydration, OB emergencies, variety of mental health issues, drug and alcohol withdrawals, gang violence, domestic violence.
Health Unit Registered Nurse
United States Embassy in Rwanda
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide independent nursing care, including triage, initial assessment of patients, and management/treatment of patients according to established nursing protocols and consultation with Medical Director or Regional Medical Officer.
- Arrange and provide orientation for incoming and departing patients.
- Perform monthly chart reviews and update immunizations on all health unit eligible patients.
- Managed procurement and storage of medical supplies and medications.
- Liaison between Embassy community and Rwanda’s medical community resources.
- Developed emergency protocols in collaboration with Rwanda’s medical community for the care of snake bites.
- Created official consent forms, procedure forms, and developed protocols to implement and facilitate the care and treatment of the Embassy community.
- Instrumental in the installation of Automated External Defibrillators for the International School of Rwanda.
- Provide emergency response educational presentations to Health Unit Staff and members of the U.S. Embassy Rwanda Mission.
- State Department U.S. Embassy Kigali. (1 critical care room and 2 exam rooms)
- (1 critical care room, 2 exam room)
- Types of Patients seen: Ranging from adult to infants. Spontaneous abortions, premature deliveries, asthma exacerbations, Chest pain, MI, DVT, syncope, cardiac arrhythmias, lacerations, fractures, dental emergencies, immunizations, Malaria, GI illnesses, dehydration, anxiety attack, suicidal, complex rashes, animal bites, hypertension, domestic violence.
Emergency Room Nurse, RN II
Reston Hospital Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient and staff effectiveness
- Facilitate patient flow and unit needs through discharge, triage, and initial assessments
- Recognize, facilitates and coordinates efficient, effective, quality health care.
- Implement and comply with all policies and procedures while demonstrating institutional and ethical values.
- Reston Medical Center, Emergency Room Department
- (187 bed hospital, 31 ER beds and 7 Fast track beds)
- Large pediatric population with respiratory illnesses, trauma injuries, mental health illness. Large Geriatric population. MI, AAA, DVT, syncope, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, strokes, septic shock, Acute Diabetic Acidosis, lacerations, fractures, dental emergencies, Lyme disease, Variety of traumas, GI illnesses, dehydration, OB emergencies, variety of mental health issues, drug and alcohol withdrawals, human trafficking, gang violence, domestic violence ).
Emergency Room Nurse, RN
Tri-City Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate patient care and staff effectiveness
- Facilitate patient flow and unit needs through discharge, triage, and initial assessments
- Recognize, facilitates and coordinates efficient, effective, quality health care.
- Implement and comply with all policies and procedures while demonstrating institutional and ethical values.
- Tri City Medical Center, Emergency Room Department
- (397 hospital beds, 41 ER beds and 6 Fast Track beds)
- Large pediatric population with respiratory illnesses, trauma injuries, mental health illness. Large Geriatric population. Large mental health population. Suicidal, homicidal, drug and alcohol withdrawals, drug overdose, homelessness, MI, AAA, DVT, syncope, cardiac arrhythmia’s, cardiac arrest, strokes, septic shock, acute diabetic acidosis, hypoglycemia, drug overdose, lacerations, fractures, dental emergencies, MVA and gunshot traumas, GI illnesses, dehydration, OB emergencies, gang violence, domestic violence ).
Research Nurse (per diem)
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2013
- Participate and manage all nursing aspects of human trials
- Participate in day-to-day clinical activities and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and adequate care and treatment of research subjects
- Provide supervision for research assistant and clamp tech staff in the performance of nursing related protocols involved in studies
- Monitor and record subject response to treatment. Query subjects on adverse events/serious adverse events during study
- Complete study specific subject information Serious Event intake form
- (Diabetic type 1 and 2, Obese patients, and psychiatric patients.)
Clinical Data Specialist, RN
Tri-City Medical Center
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Plan and conduct a systematic method for identifying, reporting and evaluating infections
- Conduct surveillance and communicate results to appropriate committees/departments
- Evaluate current infection prevention practices and quality improvement action plans using epidemiological methods and surveillance data
- Provide on-going reviews and evaluation of isolation techniques, safety equipment and products, waste management procedures and make appropriate recommendations based on current standards and knowledge
- Conduct investigation of clusters of healthcare associated infections as directed by the Hospital Epidemiologist and the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control
- Liaison with Public Health Department by reporting communicable diseases as required, trends or outbreaks
- Establish, maintain and improve standards of infection prevention by collaborating with other advanced practice nurses and clinical nurse specialists
- Tri City Medical Center, Infection Control Department
- (Assisted with the recognition and treatment of patients with H1N1, T.B, Malaria, MRSA, VRE, Ventilated Associated Pneumonia, Central Line Associated Infections, Catheter Associated Pneumonia, Infectious diarrhea, C-Diff.)
RN Case Manager and Discharge Planner (float pool)
Tri-City Medical Center
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Responsible for the coordination of services in order to maximize patient outcomes
- Assess, evaluate, collaborate and coordinate patient care delivery systems and participation in appointed service line activities
- Ensure cost-effective and cost-efficient strategies which maximize quality care within the current health care environment for the identified patient population
- Responsible for the coordination of utilization management, discharge planning and other health care services/systems
- Function as a contact person and facilitator for the patient, family, health care team members and claims/insurance personnel as necessary.
Transport Flight Nurse
Air Care International Medical Transport Service
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Transport of critically ill patients domestically and internationally
Staffing Nurse (RN)
All Star Staffing, Healthcare Staffing Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Provide patient care in a variety of emergency rooms throughout San Diego and Orange County
Traveling Nurse (RN)
InteliStaf Travel, Medical Staffing Network Company
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Bridgeport Hospital Trauma Center (Connecticut) -ER/Trauma Level 2
- UCLA Medical Center (California) -ER/Trauma
- Denver General Hospital Trauma Center (Colorado) -Orthopedic and Neurology Unit, ER/Trauma level 1, Psychiatric Unit
- Columbia Swedish Medical Center (Colorado) -ER/Trauma Level 2
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
California State University: Dominguez Hills
1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747Skills
Direct patient care
Evidence-based decision-making
Principled decision-making
Critical care management
Health education
Collaborative teamwork
Analytical problem-solving
Effective time management
Effective multitasking
Effective organizational skills
Detail-oriented approach
Adaptability to change
Patient and family advocacy
Self-motivation
Microsoft office
Infection control
Decision-making
Safety protocols
Electronic health records
Case management
Privacy and confidentiality
Charting and clinical documentation
Proficient in conducting interviews
Continuous improvement
Document organization
Data analysis
Optimized resource management
Report development
Top secret US government security clearance
Document management
Deadline-driven focus
Attention to detail
Multitasking ability
Reliability
Excellent communication
Active listening
Effective communication
Accomplishments
Experience with Presidential Cases.
Certification
BLS and ACLS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Fluent in Spanish
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteTimeline
Emergency Room Travel Registered Nurse
Palmdale Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018
Special Investigator
United States Department of State
01.2017 - Current
Emergency Room Travel Registered Nurse
Arroyo Grande Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Health Unit Registered Nurse
United States Embassy in Rwanda
09.2014 - 05.2016
Emergency Room Nurse, RN II
Reston Hospital Center
08.2013 - 04.2014
Emergency Room Nurse, RN
Tri-City Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2013
Clinical Data Specialist, RN
Tri-City Medical Center
01.2008 - 02.2012
Research Nurse (per diem)
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2013
RN Case Manager and Discharge Planner (float pool)
Tri-City Medical Center
04.2004 - 01.2008
Transport Flight Nurse
Air Care International Medical Transport Service
01.2004 - 01.2005
Staffing Nurse (RN)
All Star Staffing, Healthcare Staffing Company
01.2000 - 01.2005
Traveling Nurse (RN)
InteliStaf Travel, Medical Staffing Network Company
01.1995 - 01.2000
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
California State University: Dominguez Hills
AWARD
Meritorious Honor Award from the U.S. Mission to Rwanda.