JEANETTE AVILA, BSN-RN
Converse,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with 6 years of acute care experience, specializing in med-surg and telemetry. Proven ability to manage diverse patient populations and adapt quickly to new environments. Extensive experience in patient care coordination, team collaboration, and ensuring positive patient outcomes in high-pressure settings. Strong foundation in workflow efficiency and patient data management. Eager to transition to the role of Nurse Mammography Coordinator, leveraging strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered care to support breast health services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medsurg Nurse
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Mentor new staff/nursing students, to foster teamwork and improve unit efficiency.
- Increase quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, training, and online courses.
- Utilize strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provide emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Improve patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Remain calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Implement infection control measures that significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Streamline communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participate in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- As a member of the Nurse Recognition and Retention Committee I collaborate with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expert knowledge on cardiac monitoring techniques, medication administration protocols, and evidence-based interventions for common conditions seen in telemetry units.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and procedures within the telemetry unit, ensuring adherence to national standards of care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by conducting thorough discharge planning and follow-up assessments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
Med Surg/Tele Float Pool Nurse
Angel Staffing
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked in various units including but not limited to med-surg, tele, trauma step-down, neuro-step down, Hem-Onc, Inpatient Rehabilitation, ED observation unit, PACU observation unit, Cardiac-transplant unit, orthopedic surgery unit
- Demonstrated the ability to float independently within assigned units with minimal assistance from permanent staff
- Responsible for cardiac monitoring and interpretation
- Independently coordinated care provided to the patient within the clinical specialty
- Administered medications to treat patient symptoms and address underlying disease progression
- Responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing, and evaluating care
- Directed, monitored, and evaluated care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard of care
- Submitted accurate documentation and provided oncoming shift in-depth nursing report, to support quality continuity of care
- Perform all tasks with patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment
Med Surg COVID Response Nurse
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Managed and cared for COVID positive patients
- Administered medications to treat patient symptoms and address underlying disease progression
- Administered high flow oxygen to critical patients, to help stabilize patients and promote recovery
- Protected patients by limiting visitors, using PPE, and following infection control procedures
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate treatment progress
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, to detect any acute changes in patient condition
- Worked with various members of the multidisciplinary team, to help devise individualized care plans for patient recovery
- Educated patients and caregivers on the disease process, ways to prevent spreading the virus, post discharge instructions, and medication administration upon discharge
- Maintained excellent attendance and consistently arrived to work on time
Neuro/Tele Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings
- Monitored irregular telemetry readings, and updated team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes to reduce chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Performed ongoing neuro assessments to assess acute changes in mental status
- Trained new nurses on unit care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Managed care of post-operative patients
- Secured controlled narcotics
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper wound management, objectives, and disease management upon discharge
- Managed wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Provided comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily
LVN
Senior Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition, including adverse reactions to medications and treatments
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment
LVN
Spanish Meadows
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes, and reported critical values to providers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
03.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
12.2018
Skills
- Critical lab interpretation
- IV Insertion
- Lab Draws
- Intravenous Medication therapy
- NG tube insertion & care
- Foley Cath insertion & care
- Administration of Intravenous Immunoglobulin
- Care of Post-Operative Patients
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Assessments
- EKG Interpretation
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration via PCA Pump
- Administering Enteral Feedings & Medication
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Blood Administration
- Management of Diabetic Patients
- Preceptor Experience
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing Plan Development
- Cultural Competence
- Patient Care and Education
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EMR Systems
- Emotional Awareness
- Procedure Preparations
- Infection Control Measures
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Compassionate Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- BLS Certification, Current, American Red Cross
- ACLS Certification, Current, American Red Cross
- NIHSS Certified, Current
- Registered Nurse, Texas BON: Expires 02/26, #960686
Awards
Daisy Award Recipient
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medsurg Nurse
Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2023 - 01.2024
Med Surg/Tele Float Pool Nurse
Angel Staffing
08.2021 - 06.2023
Med Surg COVID Response Nurse
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021
Neuro/Tele Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
01.2019 - 01.2021
LVN
Senior Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
LVN
Spanish Meadows
02.2014 - 01.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
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