Jennifer M. Guevara
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with strong experience in cardiology and intensive care. Skilled in providing high-acuity patient care, performing thorough assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based treatment. Currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Passionate about advancing clinical expertise and pursuing a Master’s degree to become a Nurse Practitioner, with a focus on delivering holistic, patient-centered care and improving health outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
MercyOne Medical Center, Sioux City
01.2025 - Current
- Monitor vital signs and health status of critically ill patients in ICU setting.
- Administer treatments as prescribed by attending physicians.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assist in preparing patients for diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Document patient progress in electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Handle ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administer medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions, management of multiple drips to include cardiac drips
- Conduct patient assessments, record vitals, and analyze records and charts to define care requirements.
Registered Nurse, Heart Center Short Stay Unit
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Administered patient care and medication in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Staff Nurse, Post Acute Telemetry Unit
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Carefully monitored patients for cardiac arrhythmias and changes in conditions necessitating further management
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for efficient documentation.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored multiple telemetry monitors for cardiac arrhythmias, changes in rhythms, measured and recorded strips into medical records
Certified Pharmacy Technician
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City, IA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Compounded and prepared IV medications following strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from hospital staff.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory, ensuring timely restocking of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide accurate medication information to staff.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City, IA
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to effective care planning and documentation.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Medical Transcriptionist, Dept Manager
Orthopaedic Associates of Corpus Christi
07.2004 - 09.2017
- Transcribed medical reports with high accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Reviewed and edited documents for clarity, grammar, and punctuation consistency.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify terminology and improve documentation quality.
- Implemented efficient workflows that reduced turnaround times for transcription tasks.
- Worked cohesively with physicians and other clinical staff to complete transcriptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Technical Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2023
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG, telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Trauma nursing core course
- Compassionate care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient assessment
- Honest, dependable, adaptable, flexible, reliable, responsible
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, State of Iowa, 2019-2022
- Certified Nurses Aide, State of Iowa, 2017-2022
- Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Iowa, 2022-2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
MercyOne Medical Center, Sioux City
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Heart Center Short Stay Unit
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City
07.2023 - 01.2025
LPN Staff Nurse, Post Acute Telemetry Unit
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City
06.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City, IA
06.2019 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
MercyOne Medical Center - Sioux City, IA
10.2017 - 06.2019
Medical Transcriptionist, Dept Manager
Orthopaedic Associates of Corpus Christi
07.2004 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Technical Community College
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