Jessica Montano
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine Fellow
University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary based on evaluations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health needs.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
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.
FNP Clinical Experience
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed a total 682 clinical hours in the following areas: UNMH ER, UNMH urgent care, Clinica La Esperanza Family Practice and out-patient pediatric clinic.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to monitor progress of treatments or therapies.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Prescribed medications, treatments and therapies based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
- Performed physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
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
- People Skills
- Good work ethic
- Training and development
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Lab result evaluation
- Patient examination
- Preventive care
- Clinical decision making
Affiliations
- AANP
- AACN
- Adult Shared Governance Committee
Certification
- PCCN, 01/01/26
- ACLS/BLS, 01/01/24
Accomplishments
- Cultivated life-long relationships and continue to provide mentorship to former students and Graduate 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).
Continuing Education
- AACN symposium, 03/01/23
- Infection Control Training, 2023
- ASHI Instructor Development Course (IDC), 2018
- Transforming Care at the Bedside: 8th Annual Nursing Conference, 2016
Professional Licensure
- RN license, 01/01/25
- APRN-CBP, 01/01/25
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine Fellow
University of New Mexico Hospitals
01.2025 - Current
FNP Clinical Experience
06.2022 - 06.2023
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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