Jennifer Montoya
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience in neonatal and perinatal care. Seeking to leverage expertise in patient education, triage, and critical care to excel as a Nurse Advice Line professional. Proven ability to provide empathetic, evidence-based guidance to patients and families. Adept at communicating complex medical information clearly and effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
University of New Mexiso
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct research in neonatal health, contributing to advancements in care for high-risk infants.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement clinical studies involving neonates.
- Educate and guide parents on participating in research studies, ensuring informed consent and understanding of procedures.
- Utilize strong communication skills to translate complex medical terminology into accessible information for families.
- Develop protocols for data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy and integrity in all research activities.
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospitals
09.2013 - 05.2022
- Provide specialized care to critically ill newborns, managing ventilators, IV drips, and other life-sustaining equipment.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between families and medical staff, updating parents multiple times per shift on their infant's condition and plan of care.
- Educate parents on discharge procedures, ensuring seamless transitions to home care.
- Oversee and coordinate care for up to 3 newborns per shift, or the entire unit of up to 35 patients as a relief charge nurse.
- Mentor and orient new nurses, fostering skill development and confidence in neonatal care.
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospitals
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Assisted in the delivery of over 120 newborns at New Mexico’s only level one trauma center.
- Triaged pregnant and postpartum patients, assessing and addressing urgent medical needs.
- Delivered comprehensive education on newborn care and breastfeeding to new parents.
- Ensured 100% HIPAA compliance through ongoing staff education and monitoring.
- Provided perioperative care, circulating in the operating room during C-sections and postpartum surgeries.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Pheonix
Phoenix, AZ04-2015
Bachelor of Science And Nursing -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2010
Skills
- Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Neonatal and Perinatal Care
- Clinical Research and Data Analysis
- Crisis Management and Triage
- Leadership and Staff Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic data capture
- Patient care management
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
University of New Mexiso
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospitals
09.2013 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospitals
01.2011 - 09.2013
Master of Business Administration -
University of Pheonix
Bachelor of Science And Nursing -
University of New Mexico