Heather Dominguez
Fort Collins,CO
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Associates In Family Medicine/Village Medical
12.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses, E.M.Ts, M.As, in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Rotated to multiple sites including Urgent Care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and worked autonomously in surgery when appropriate.
- Between in office patients worked on electronic/telephone triages, refills, and outpatient services.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Grace Pointe Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information and vitals to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications utilizing the 8 rights of medication administration.
- Autonomously placed orders when appropriate.
- Worked with a diverse rehabilitation team to provide best care outcomes for patients.
- Preceptor for University of Northern Colorado nursing program.
Licensed Practical Nurse II/ IP Psych
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients mental and physical conditions, while taking any necessary actions
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient physical and psychosocial needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Monitored and treated patients going though medical detox
- Safely administer prescribed and emergency medications
- Milieu management of varying acuity psych units
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Supervise patient care technicians and behavioral health specialists
- Nursing preceptor for new staff and students.
- Fully trained in AVADE and therapeutic restraints.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Village Of Colorado
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Answer patients' calls and safely assist them
- Safely administer prescribed medications and start intravenous fluids, documenting times and amounts in patients' charts
- Perform various bedside treatments that were within my scope of practice
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Supervise CNAs, and CMAs
Certified Nurse Assistant
Estes Park Health
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to assist the patient in their needs
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings of need for assistance and provide emotional support
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Assist patients to eat or drink
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05.2018
General Studies
Front Range Community College
Longmont, CO05.2015
Practical Nursing
Front Range Community College
Longmont, CO12.2014
Skills
- Telemetry
- IV Certification
- BLS
- Acute care
- Milieu Management
- EPIC Proficient
- MANDT/AVADE Training
- Medication Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hearing Screenings
- EMR Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Removing Sutures
- Wound Care
- Long-Term Care
- Call Triaging
- HIPAA Education
- Performing EKGs
- Personal Care Needs
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Associates In Family Medicine/Village Medical
12.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Grace Pointe Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse II/ IP Psych
University Of Colorado Health - Northern Colorado
07.2015 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Village Of Colorado
02.2015 - 06.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant
Estes Park Health
11.2010 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
General Studies
Front Range Community College
Practical Nursing
Front Range Community College
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