JESSICA TIJERINO
North Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Level 2 Registered Nurse with over ten years of direct patient care experience as both Medical Assistant and Registered Nurse oriented to provide excellent patient-centered care. Bilingual in Spanish, highly motivated, flexible accountable, dependable and work well with others. Adept at doctor communication and patient education, with extensive knowledge of nursing skills oriented to empower patients and their families to live healthier lives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Centennial Hills Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans and seamless continuity of care.
- Delegated tasks effectively among nursing assistants, optimizing workflow while maintaining high standards of patient care delivery.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Assessed patients for potential clinical deterioration by consistently monitoring vital signs and trends, prompting timely interventions when necessary.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring critical thinking skills to prioritize interventions based on individual needs assessment.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical treatments, and self-care management strategies for successful recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Served as preceptor to new RNs, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in Medical Surgical Nursing Unit.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Valley Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity for 7 to 1 patient ratio.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Assistant
Culinary Health Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight for pediatric population ranging from 15-20 patients daily.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis as well as assisting physician during in office procedures such as circumcisions.
Medical Assistant
Southwestmedical Associates
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure, weight, patient history and chief complaints for over 30 patients on daily bases.
- Assisted Physician in de performance of gynecologic exams and procedures as well as strict adherence of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Healthcare Partners Of Nevada
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight, medical history and chief complains for over 25 patients.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
ARIZONA COLLEGE OF LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NV12.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
KAPLAN COLLEGE OF LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NV05.2014
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous Therapy Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Electronic Charting
- Cardiac Monitors
- IV Insertions
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Enteral Tube Management
- Oxygenation Therapy Assistance and Management (Ventilators, Tracheostomy, High and Mid Flow Oxygenation)
Certification
- ACLS-American Hearth Association
- BLS-American Heart Association
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- CPT- Certified Phlebotomist
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Centennial Hills Hospital
10.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Valley Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
Culinary Health Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Southwestmedical Associates
04.2016 - 10.2018
Medical Assistant
Healthcare Partners Of Nevada
05.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
ARIZONA COLLEGE OF LAS VEGAS
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
KAPLAN COLLEGE OF LAS VEGAS