Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Nogales, AZ
09.2021 - Current
Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment to provide the best care for patients, distinguish the best plan of care in case of an emergency.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions for both pediatric and adult patients.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Neuro PCU
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson , AZ
09.2020 - 09.2021
In addition to what was described above, it was critical for each nurse to provide an enhanced level of care on this unit, and be able to ensure the care was molded to each patient based on their health acuity.
Demonstrated the ability to be floated to other units of the hospital such as medical surgical units, emergency room, trauma units and much more due to the experience and skillset acquired in PCU unit.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Demonstrated ability to detect changes in patient conditions to prevent emergencies or worsening of their condition. And also be able to responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Continued to provide exceptional care to each patient; which was the feedback provided from patients, families, management and other co-workers.
Clinical Nursing Student
University of Arizona
Tucson , AZ
08.2017 - 05.2020
Demonstrated the ability to work in different clinical settings like ICU, Medical Surgical Units (for adults and pediatric patients), Labor and Delivery, Long Term Care Units, and community clinics
Was a part of the exclusive ANIE group in which helped with mentoring and tutoring other nursing students. Only a few students were selected to be in this club; students that could demonstrate the ability to lead, have exceptional grades, and a will to make an impact on the community. We aided the community in conducting better health programs, volunteering in clinics, and learning more about how to properly care for people outside of our school environment.
During my preceptorship of my last semester, I was offered a job on the Nuro PCU and Neuro ICU units due to my ability to learn quickly and the willingness to increase my level of expertise and knowledge in each area of care to be able to provide the best care for my patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2020
Skills
Emotional Support
Electronic Medical Records
Compassionate Care
Discharge Planning
Evidence-Based Practice
Patient Safety
Vitals monitoring
Documentation
Treatment Preparation
Direct Patient Care
Wound Care
Team Collaboration
Medication and IV administration
Multitasking
Patient Education
Medication Administration
Training staff
Adaptability
Task Prioritization
Interpersonal Communication
Test Interpretations
Attention to Detail
Student Precepting
Acute and rehabilitative care
Decision-Making
Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
I am a single mother who also runs an at home business as a financial services professional. I also ensure that I serve in the community; wether it be during ministry outreaches or serving the schools that my child attends.
Accomplishments
I always maintained straight A's in school. I was valedictorian in Middle School. I was achieved an award for being the only Senior who earned the highest scores on our Senior project and was awarded many scholarships due to my community service, ability to lead in many clubs in school, and for achieving a high GPA through every year in school. I am determined to be the best that I can be in any area that I am in.
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
NRP Certified
STABLE Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro PCU
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
09.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Nursing Student
University of Arizona
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Arizona
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
NRP Certified
STABLE Certified
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