JAZMIN CHAVEZ
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Organized student nurse with passion for critical care patients. Offers extensive hands-on experience in the ICU unit at SRMC. Currently completing nursing studies and ready to expand practical knowledge. I hope to specialize in ICU care units for adults, pediatrics, or neonate's.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Intern
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Rio Rancho, NEW MEXICO
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients according to physician orders.
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention topics.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, including measurements of height, weight, temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed sterile procedures such as wound care dressing changes, PICC line dressings, and central line dressings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress post-procedure or treatment plan implementation.
- Assessed the patient's condition by reviewing their medical history, performing physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests as needed.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers across multiple departments, ensuring continuity of care among all involved parties.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical data accurately, identifying potential problems before they arise.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
PATIENT CARE TECH
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Patient care tech for the resource team.
- Float to the designated unit each shift as assigned by the House Supervisor.
- Flexible work ethic due to constant assignment changes throughout each shift.
- Performing basic medical tasks; measuring and recording vital signs, turning, moving, and relocating patients as necessary for comfort or medical care.
- Helping patients with activities of daily living: including personal hygiene, getting dressed, feeding meals, and toileting.
- I also assisted as a sitter for patients who were suicidal/homicidal, and mentally altered. I assure patient safety by re-directing harmful behaviors and reporting to nursing staff any harmful actions. Watching and recording behaviors and safety checks in the environment of the hospital.
TRANSPORTER
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Moved patients to different areas of the hospital including, to and from radiology, PACU, ED, outpatient appointments, and assisted to personal vehicles upon discharge.
- Transported laboratory specimens, supplies, and equipment as requested within the facility.
- Assisted in transferring patients to and from bed, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
- Often helped stock Emergency Room supplies on heavy patient flow days.
COVID-19 PATIENT CARE TECH INTERNSHIP
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted nursing staff through the COVID-19 pandemic by providing relief to staffing shortages
- Performed patient care to COVID-19 patients in all designated COVID units in the hospital
- Units included Emergency Room, ICU, and Medical Surgical floors
- Safely assisted nursing staff donning and doffing personal protective equipment before and after entering patient rooms
- Obtained and charted vital signs for each patient
- Assisted with activities of daily living, feeding, bathing, and linen changes in each COVID unit assignment
- Assured all COVID-19 safety measures and policies were being followed.
Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing - With A Minor in Psychology -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2024
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Compassionate and Caring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Deans List x8
- Degroot Adkins Scholarship Holder x2
- SNA Member
- IPE Honors
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Nurse Intern
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECH
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2024
TRANSPORTER
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
COVID-19 PATIENT CARE TECH INTERNSHIP
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelors of Science Nursing - With A Minor in Psychology -
University of New Mexico
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