Irvin G. Contreras
El Paso
Summary
Registered Nurse skilled in interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care to ensure optimal health care outcomes. Proficient in patient care, assessment, medication administration, and health education. Committed to providing compassionate and advocating for well-being of patients. Eager to combine nursing education and willingness to learn to become a part of a collaborative workplace unit.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
El Paso
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications following hospital protocols and patient care plans.
- Communicate with physicians regarding patient status, changes in patient conditions, verification of orders, consultations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Nurse-to-patient 1;6 ratio, have had 1;4 ratio with total care.
- Oriented new RN's, to include students, on Medical-Surgical unit procedures and hospital protocols.
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Led and trained an infantry team of 3 members during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Practiced basic combat life-saving techniques which included treating for shock, stopping bleeding, tourniquet use, and frequently trained and tested on CPR.
- U.S. Army veteran with 3 years of experience working in a team and being able to conduct stressful tasks in a timely manner.
- Trained soldiers in combat techniques and weapons handling.
Warehouse
National Furniture Liquidators
El Paso
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Received and unloaded shipments, stocked items, checked invoices, and identified damaged or missing products to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Operated delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse tools and equipment.
- Processed requests and supply orders by pulling materials and packing boxes to meet shipment deadlines.
Nursing Clinical Rotations
UMC, THOP
- UMC- Executed school clinical rotations across all medical-surgical floors, including preceptorship in the ICU department.
- THOP East- Executed school clinical rotations in the ICU and ED department.
- PEAK- Executed school clinical rotations in the children and adult unit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Americas High School
01-2017
Associates of Multidisciplinary Studies -
El Paso Community College
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso- Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
12-2024
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritizing
- Effective Communication
- Working Collaboratively
- Active Listening
- Effective communication
- Willingness To Learn
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- Patient care
- Nursing skills proficiency
- Familiar with Cerner system
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider (CPR and AED)
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Hospitals Of Providence Memorial Campus
02.2025 - Current
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. Army
01.2019 - 04.2022
Warehouse
National Furniture Liquidators
06.2017 - 12.2018
Nursing Clinical Rotations
UMC, THOP
High School Diploma -
Americas High School
Associates of Multidisciplinary Studies -
El Paso Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso- Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing