Jayla Romero
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering ER nursing experience, OR circulating nurse experience, along with 4 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume emergency room environments as Patient Care Unit Coordinator and Patient Assistant Liaison. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients and deliver treatments. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and providing top-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
AUA surgical center
Amarillo, Texas
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Admitted patients and obtained consent for surgical procedures.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative care.
- Provided thorough teaching of discharge instructions to patient and caregivers post op.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Freestanding Emergency Department's
Amarillo, TX
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo, TX
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw treatments, therapies and medication administration according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep and other infection prevention products.
- Counted all surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assisted with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients to support positive health outcomes.
- Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
- Transferred patients from operating rooms to recovery rooms using stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to patients of all ages suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Patient Care Coordinator
BSA Emergency Department
Amarillo, TX
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths and wound care.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs, documenting patient observations, obtaining specimens for lab, starting foley catheters and performing straight catheters using sterile technique, setting up suction in rooms and drawing blood using aseptic technique.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks, including cleaning nurses station, soiled utility rooms, and patient roomed when needed.
- Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and other staff with preparation for patient procedures including central lines and conscious sedation procedures.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights and alarms.
- Collected and labeled urine, stool, blood samples and cultures, wound cultures, oropharyngeal swabs, and nasopharyngeal swabs to prepare for delivery to lab.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response and assisted with CPR.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and answering all emergency department calls and ambulance calls when needed.
- Applied ortho-glass splints, slings, and administered crutches and other orthopedic devices with education provided to patients on the correct use of orthopedic devices.
- Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Patient Assistant Liaison
BSA Emergency Department
Amarillo, TX
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used mobility devices and various equipment to carefully monitor and transport patients.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Used hospital devices, including lifts, stretchers, hospital beds, gait belts, wheelchairs and transfer devices to transport and lift patients.
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to patients of all ages facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
- Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including ambulating patients, transporting patients from the waiting room to emergency department room and assisting patients to change into hospital gown while maintaining privacy.
- Maintained all schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms, emergency department rooms, and hospital rooms when admitted.
Cashier
United Supermarkets
Amarillo, TX
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work, and filled in for the floral department when needed.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2020
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
Amarillo, TX05.2015
Skills
- Healthcare operations
- Organizational skills
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Collecting specimens
- Medication administration
- ER experience
- CPR and BLS certified
Certification
- BLS provider through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AUA surgical center
03.2023 - 03.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Freestanding Emergency Department's
01.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
BSA Hospital
06.2020 - 03.2021
Patient Care Coordinator
BSA Emergency Department
09.2017 - 06.2020
Patient Assistant Liaison
BSA Emergency Department
06.2016 - 09.2017
Cashier
United Supermarkets
07.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School