Jessica Montano
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
New Grad Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in Family Practice and Adult Urgent Care. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Based Educator
University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM
05.2017 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
- Enhanced training delivery by incorporating new technologies and techniques alongside proven methods.
- Organized orientation of new hire nurses and nurse technicians.
- Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for new nurses and nursing students by establishing positive relationships with them.
RN Floor Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM
12.2002 - 05.2017
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.2002
Skills
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Clinical Supervision
- Performing Physical Assessments
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- People Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Training & Development
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Cultivated life-long relationships and continue to provide mentorship to former students and Grad nurses.
- Recognized as Preceptor of the Year [2010 and 2011] for outstanding performance and preceptor.
- Spearheaded RN and PCT annual competencies classes per year.
- Developed patient education booklet for Cardiothoracic Open Heart Surgery patients
- Developed the PCT IV position. This included developing education and training requirements.
- Maintained a RN V level. The highest level of nursing on the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
Certification
- PCCN - 2018
- ACLS/BLS 2024
Professional Licensure
- RN license 1/2025
- APRN-CBP 1/2025
Professional associations
- AANP
- AACN
- Adult Shared Governance Committee
Continuing Education/ Non-CEU educational training
- AACN symposium 3/2023
- Infection Control Training 2023
- ASHI Instructor Development Course (IDC) 2018
- Transforming Care at the Bedside: 8th Annual Nursing Conference 2016
Timeline
RN Unit Based Educator
University of New Mexico Hospitals
05.2017 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospitals
12.2002 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
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