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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Jose Zamora

McKinney,TX

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and conflict resolution. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, interdisciplinary collaboration and technical abilities focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager, Cardiac/Telemetry

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
10.2019 - Current
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Reduced turnover rate Professional experiences
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Nurse Supervisor, 7C Med/Surg

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Plan, organize, and delegate activities as required for safe, efficient, and effective operation of the unit.
  • Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
  • Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.

Charge Nurse, 5B Telemetry

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily throughput, tasking, and administration.

Charge Nurse, S9 Telemetry

Covenant Medical Center
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Epic Systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Staff Development
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Conflict Management

Accomplishments

  • Inpatient-Outpatient Wound Care Project: Improve amount of referrals from patients admitted to THP to Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
  • 5C Unit recognized as Unit of the Month
  • COVID Unit: Planned, designed, and implemented multiple processes involving patient-centered care for COVID patients.
  • MEWS Project: Developed a process in which charge nurses review the MEWS score for each patient at 6-hour increments utilizing Excel.
  • Gastrografin Project: Developed a process to monitor the time it took patients that received gastrografin to complete their study utilizing Excel.

Affiliations

  • National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives Member
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Member

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse Manager, Cardiac/Telemetry

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
10.2019 - Current

Nurse Supervisor, 7C Med/Surg

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
05.2018 - 10.2019

Charge Nurse, 5B Telemetry

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
03.2018 - 05.2018

Charge Nurse, S9 Telemetry

Covenant Medical Center
08.2014 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Nursing Administration

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Jose Zamora