Guadalupe Longoria
Garland,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Radiology, IR, PACU, Intra-op Charge
Children’s Dallas Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- In Radiology Anesthesia Unit I assist the anesthesia team with preoperative duties by assessing patients and making sure they are clear to receive general anesthesia
- I obtain vital signs, obtain venous access while also obtaining labs
- During anesthesia phase I, I assist in the induction room
- I also assist in the recovery phase I and phase II of general anesthesia
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- In Interventional Radiology primary duties are to do Pre-op documentation and preparation for procedures as well as post-up care and recovery
- Also assist in the Angio/Procedure suites
- As an RN I assist in gathering physical assessment, vital signs, and starting and intravenous line in the pre-op rooms
- In procedure rooms, I assist in helping in paracentesis, thoracentesis, soft tissue biopsies, PICC line placements, perma-caths, TIPS, embolization, ablations, nephrostomy tubes, abscess drain placement, and chest tube placement
- Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
- Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN PRN
MGA Pediatrics
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Pediatric home health Level 1 Register Nurse
- Level 1 cases involved patients with MELAS syndrome, Hospice, or GI complications
- I was in charge of their care in their home
- Primary duties are to give medications, physiotherapy, and breathing treatments
CSL- Radiology
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborating with radiologist and ER staff to communicate critical reports
- Assist in dispatch of transporters, triaging phone calls for the radiologist, assuring critical reports are deliver in a timely manner
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Nurse Resident
Cook Children’s
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Medical Surgical Track in the following units: Respiratory, NICU, ED Observation, Behavioral Health inpatient and partial hospitalization, and TCU/RCU
- Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit- I was able to care for patients from the age of 5 days old to 20 years old
- I was able to care for the following diagnosis: Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Bronchiolitis, UTI, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus, Spina Bifida with complications, Rhinovirus, and Suicide attempts
- NICU Unit- I was able to care of patients who were under observation due to prematurity their ages 0-12 months
- I offer care by feeding them with an NG tube or bottle
- Also give them medications and documenting strict input and output
- ED Observation Unit- I was able care for patients from the age of 5 days to 18 years
- I was able to care for the following diagnosis: Chronic constipation, gastroenteritis, asthma, UTI, fractures, High bilirubin newborns, adenovirus, and rhinovirus
- Behavioral Health- The patients population ages are from 4 years to 17 years old
- I was able to care for acute crisis diagnosis such as: Suicide Ideation, suicide attempts, depression, generalized anxiety, major mood disruption, and autism
- TCU/ RCU- The patient population varies in the unit
- The unit specializes in chronic long term care children who have tracheostomies and required rehabilitation
- Most of the patients come from NICU or PICU and the unit serves as a transition from critical care to home health care
Front Office Coordinator
North Texas Digital Imaging
02.2012 - 06.2018
- Schedule appointments, verify insurance policies, authorize procedures, file paperwork, check-in and check-out patients
- Assisted the radiologist with incoming images and making critical calls to the providers
Education
MBA -
Arizona Global Campus University
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Dallas, TX08.2020
Skills
- Bilingual – English and Spanish
- Basic life support
- Detail Oriented
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Aesthetic Certification Fillers and Botox
- Precepting
- Advanced cardiac life support
- IV management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- EMR systems
- Strong medical ethic
Volunteer Involvement
- Our Calling, Dallas, TX, 12/19- 03/20, Helping homeless individuals by providing meals, showers, and clean clothing as well as medical care.
- Feed my Starving Children, Richardson, TX, 12/19- 03/20, Packing individual meals for children that live in South America, Korea, and India.
- Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, 2018, Assisted nurses by cleaning the rooms and soothing babies who did not have any visitors.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Botox and Injections Training - 2021
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
RN Radiology, IR, PACU, Intra-op Charge
Children’s Dallas Hospital
09.2022 - Current
RN
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
RN PRN
MGA Pediatrics
05.2021 - 08.2022
Nurse Resident
Cook Children’s
10.2020 - 03.2021
CSL- Radiology
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
02.2018 - 08.2021
Front Office Coordinator
North Texas Digital Imaging
02.2012 - 06.2018
MBA -
Arizona Global Campus University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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