Ileana Gurrola
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse and Guest Teacher with a proven track record at HCA, excelling in patient assessments and education. Expert in medication administration and adept at fostering positive patient relationships. Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments, enhancing patient care and family support through effective communication and advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA MountainView Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2013 - 09.2024
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teacher.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational research, trends, and best practices for effective teaching strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Nevada State University
Henderson, NV08-2023
Skills
- Family education
- Medication and IV administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Feeding assistance
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA MountainView Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2013 - 09.2024
CPR Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Nevada State University
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