Jill Urioste
Amarillo
Summary
Knowledgeable PACU Nurse accomplished in leading effective teams and supervising patients at the surgical center. A dependable individual always willing to assist patients and staff members. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse, Surgery Center Charge Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced staff efficiency by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and support to new and experienced nurses.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists for seamless patient hand-offs during preoperative and postoperative stages.
- Managed scheduling efficiently to ensure adequate staffing levels while minimizing overtime costs within budget constraints.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in quality assurance initiatives and audits within the department.
Assistant Director for Northwest Surgical Hospital
Northwest Surgical Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Managed staffing and filled in clinically as needed.
- Maintained positive physician relations by addressing problems head-on.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
PACU Registered Nurse, Surgery Center Charge Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
PACU Staff Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Take vitals and assess patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Floor Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance after surgery.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Neonatal Intensive Care Charge Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Oversaw and managed 50+ clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
08.2012 - 10.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including medication and therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
Amarillo, TX05.2001
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07.2020
Skills
- Perioperative Care
- Care Activities Prioritization
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Patient Education
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Nursing Assignments
- Nurse Scheduling
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Project Implementation
- Safety Protocols
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nursing
- Operations Management
- Employee Relations
- Team Operations
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Charge Nurse
- Promoted to Assistant Director
- Received a Daisy Award for excellent patient care in 2014.
- Supervise staff team members and effectively communicate with staff.
- Work with staff to effectively perform within a small facility.
Certification
Texas RN License: Expires 06/30/2025
ACLS Provider: Expires 07/2025
PALS Provider: Expires 08/2025
Additional Information
My career goals include continuing to grow as a nurse. I strive to continue to learn new skills and provide the best care to patients that I possibly can. I feel that as a nurse you should always be learning and growing and that will always be what I want to achieve.
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse, Surgery Center Charge Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Director for Northwest Surgical Hospital
Northwest Surgical Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
PACU Registered Nurse, Surgery Center Charge Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
PACU Staff Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022
Floor Nurse
Northwest Surgical Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Neonatal Intensive Care Charge Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
10.2018 - 12.2020
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
08.2012 - 10.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
06.2011 - 08.2012
Patient Care Technician
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
08.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Nursing
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Texas RN License: Expires 06/30/2025
ACLS Provider: Expires 07/2025
PALS Provider: Expires 08/2025
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