Idalia "Ida" Barquin
Registered Nurse
Mattoon,IL
Summary
Energetic, hardworking, and motivational nurse leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. Fully credentialed RN with experience in providing acute patient care for Magnet hospitals. Skilled nursing professional with more than 5 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse Neurosurgery/Neurology
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
04.2019 - Current
- Treated over 1000 patients with strokes, brain tumors, head traumas, intracranial hematomas, seizures, hydrocephalus, spine trauma, spine tumors, spinal fractures, spinal cord injuries, spinal stenosis, spinal abscess, ALS, MS, GBS, CIDP, MG, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurological deficits.
- Monitored and managed EVD drains, JP drains, and VP shunts.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, care plans, and education.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality PI project on Stroke patients.
- Assisted patients with healing, recovery, and education after surgery.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Administered medications via oral, gastric, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Arcola Health Care Center
Arcola, IL
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Supervised employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- 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.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease and other comorbidities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Managed care for post- operative patients through discharge.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2019
Nursing Associate - Nursing
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05.2017
Skills
- 5 years of experience as neurology/neurosurgery nurse, or in similar role
- Strong assessment skills in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under pressure, physically and emotionally challenging work
- Strong work ethic, and aptitude for change
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Empathetic bedside manner
- Knowledge and nursing care of neurological conditions
- Knowledge and nursing care of pre/post neurosurgical conditions, procedures, and surgeries
- Knowledge and nursing care of multiple comorbidities/diseases/conditions/psych: Diabetes, CHF, AFib, ACS, MI, COPD, Cancer, HTN, HLD, GERD, Hypo/hyperthyroidism, COVID 19, pneumonia, Anxiety/Depression, schizophrenia, and many others
- Strong ability to focus patient care on safe and timely discharge
- Safe PO/IV/IM/Gastric drug therapy administration and management
- Body mechanics knowledge
- PEG/Ileostomy/Jejunostomy/Colostomy/Urostomy care management
- Infection control standards-prevention HAIs
- Knowledge and proficiency in Epic
- Hospice/Palliative/End-of-Life Care
- Wound Care/Wound vac Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Patient and Family Education
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Standards
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Delegation and Motivation
- Chest Tubes
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Disease Processes
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Admission
- Management of PICC/Midline Lines
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Compassionate and Patient
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documenting Observations
- Patient Care Standards
- Tracheotomy Tubes
Certification
- ILLINOIS NURSING LICENSE No.: 041455265 07/19/2017 to current date Expires 05/31/2024
- TEXAS NURSING LICENSE No.: 1084472 10/05/22 Expires 10/31/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 08/15/2022 to 08/31/2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular life support (ACLS) Certification 03/08/2023 to 03/31/2025
- Stroke Certification Registered Nurse (SCRN) No.: 00384714 02/26/2020 Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) No.: 00384714 Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
- CPI Blue Card Certified 08/22/2023 Expires 08/25
- Texas Online Nursing Jurisprudence Exam 09/08/2022 Expires: 07/28/2024
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Paid time offCompany Culture401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveCareer advancementWork-life balanceTimeline
Staff Nurse Neurosurgery/Neurology
Carle Foundation Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Arcola Health Care Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Nursing Associate - Nursing
Lake Land College