IVAN VELAZQUEZ
Registered Nurse
Surprise,Arizona
Summary
Confident and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with clinical and teaching experience in the critical care setting searching to implement gained knowledge, leadership skills, excellent communication skills, dedication and determination into the Paradise Valley Community College Nursing Program. Well-rounded professional, detailed-oriented, possessing excellent medical problem-solving and assessment skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Satellite OR PACU
Mayo Clinic Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- Promote a comfortable environment for patients, addressing concerns, and providing emotional support during post-operative recovery.
- Facilitate smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Improve patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills for early identification of potential complications or adverse reactions following surgery.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Gateway Community College
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with partnering hospitals, ensuring quality clinical experiences for students.
- Facilitated engaging discussions on current healthcare trends and practices, promoting critical thinking among students.
- Increased student success rates by creating a supportive learning environment that encouraged questions, collaboration, and exploration of new ideas.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
Pre Post Procedural Unit
Mayo Clinic Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for the pre-op and recovery of patients undergoing various procedures related to Catheterization Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Electrophysiology.
- Managed the coordination of patient care between other units, established patient education and performed invasive monitoring.
- Mentored new nursing staff, externs and contributed to a culture of continuous learning within the unit.
Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
2 2016 - 02.2019
- Critical Care RN responsible for the coordination of nursing care in the critical care setting
- This includes direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care to and from the intensive care unit
- Other responsibilities include the direct care of patients undergoing CRRT and IABP therapy.
Health Services Administrator / Health Records Quality Assurance
Arizona Air National Guard
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Crucial member of the healthcare team responsible for obtaining individual medical readiness requirements for military members to insure they are medically world-wide qualified
- Tasked with admitting patients, maintaining records and the quality assurance of inventory readiness.
F-16 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
United States Air Force
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Maintained multi-million dollar Air Force F-16 assets
- Accountable for the overall safety of the pilots of this aircraft while overseeing the highest standards of maintenance practice prior, during and after flight.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
F-16 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SCHOOL
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX12.2012
High School Diploma -
DOBIE HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, TXHealth Services Management School
San Antonio, TX06.2013
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient Education
- Patient recovery assessments
- Anesthesia recovery
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
Registered Nurse, Arizona State Board of Nursing, 04/2023
Core Strengths And Competencies
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Assessment and Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Safety and Mobility
- Safe Medication Administration
- Knowledge of Developmental Stages
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Advanced Computer Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Dependable, Detailed, Flexible
- Patient Care and Advocacy
- Patient and Family Education
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Gateway Community College
12.2020 - 12.2023
Satellite OR PACU
Mayo Clinic Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Pre Post Procedural Unit
Mayo Clinic Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2022
Health Services Administrator / Health Records Quality Assurance
Arizona Air National Guard
01.2012 - 12.2015
F-16 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
United States Air Force
09.2008 - 05.2012
Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic Hospital
2 2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
F-16 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
DOBIE HIGH SCHOOL
Health Services Management School
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