Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive and Holistic patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Student Nurse Intern
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
01.2021 - 07.2022
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
Youth Employee/ Infant-Toddler Teacher/Aid
Indiana Avenue Church
09.2019 - 04.2021
Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Organized and planned developmentally appropriate activities and crafts for Sunday age-based classrooms.
Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2020
Skills
TNCC Certified/ENPC (to be taken October 7th)
BLS
CPI Certification
ALS/PALS
Chest Pain Management
Follow-Up Calls
Seizure Management
Insulin Medication Assistance
Accomplishments
Fire Starter of the Month Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
01.2021 - 07.2022
Youth Employee/ Infant-Toddler Teacher/Aid
Indiana Avenue Church
09.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Texas Tech University
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