Joan Contreras
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a position in a Healthcare facility. Utilizing nursing education, training, and extensive experience to deliver exceptional care. Committed to providing the highest level of service and continuously expanding skills and expertise through ongoing education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Minot Health And Rehab
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management and post-treatment care, utilizing clinical knowledge and resources to provide clear and accessible health information, leading to a 30% improvement in patient adherence to treatment plans
- Coordinated care for patients with multiple comorbidities by reviewing their medical history and current treatments, identifying gaps in care and making necessary referrals to specialists, resulting in 20% increase in the overall quality of care
- Communicated effective on with interdisciplinary teams and patients during rounds, ensuring that all parties were informed of treatment plans and patient progress which led to a 10% improvement in patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological and emotional condition to determine care needs.
- Monitored patient progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based practices.
- Implemented infection control measures in accordance with hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Ensured safety of all patients through implementation of safety policies, procedures and protocols.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used throughout the course of treatment plan.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications, vital signs monitoring and basic life support.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments, diagnosis and treatment goals.
- Performed clinical documentation of all interventions performed during the shift.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed daily assessments and monitoring patients status while comparing to his or her baseline.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated care with patient’s family, case manager, and/or physicians as needed
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Healthcare
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Performed daily assessments and monitoring patient’s status while comparing to his/her baseline
- Implemented home health care procedures in accords with company’s guidelines such as tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning with open or closed in-line system, connected/disconnected to ventilator per schedule, Gastrostomy tube care, and wound care while ensuing infection control and safety measures
- Monitored and managed seizure activities
- Administered medications and nutrition via gastrostomy tube while monitoring for adverse events and helped achieve nutritional objectives
- Administered respiratory treatments while monitoring for adverse effects
- Coordinated care with patient’s family, case manager and/or physicians as needed
- Reinforced patient education to clients based off their individualized care plan.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Case Manager
Covenant / Christian Hospice
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed head to toe assessment upon admission to formulate individualized plan of care that meets client’s needs under supervision by preceptor
- Provided patient and family education on comfort measures
- Performed wound debridement and dressing changes
- Assessed and staged pressure ulcers
- Performed central venous access device dressing change while maintaining sterile environment
- Obtained specimen for culture and sensitivity
- Performed tracheostomy care and change
- Provided Diabetes Mellitus treatment and management
- Medication reconciliation under supervision by preceptor.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Nightingale College
Ogden, UtahLicensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
Brightwood College
Las Vegas, NevadaHigh School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
Las Vegas, NevadaSkills
- Physical Assessment
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Tracheostomy tube change and care
- Tracheostomy suctioning
- Gastrostomy tube change
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Gastrostomy feeding
- Therapeutic Communication
- Medication administration
- Colostomy care and management
- Patient and Family education
- Catheter Insertion and Care
- Pediatric and Geriatric Care
References
• Tracy Macaldo | Supervisor | 702-334-5860 | tracymacaldo08@gmail.com
• Sheila Martinez | Supervisor | 702 - 630-2278 | 3angels.martinez@gmail.com
• Melissa Finch | RN | 702 701-1815 | mjmarkall@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Minot Health And Rehab
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2022 - 05.2024
Case Manager
Covenant / Christian Hospice
01.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
Aveanna Home Healthcare
01.2016 - 05.2024
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Nightingale College
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
Brightwood College
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
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