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Joana Guzman

West Valley City,UT

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with 7.5 years of expertise in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse settings. Strong communicator prioritizing patient advocacy and excelling in fast-paced environments. Committed to making a positive impact through excellent clinical practice and providing empathetic, patient-centered care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse-Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit

Intermountain Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
    • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
    • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
    • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
    • Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.

Registered Nurse; Newborn Intensive Care Unit

Intermountain Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
  • Proficient in advanced neonatal care 23+ weeks gestation, including ventilation support, performing procedures, monitoring, and administering medications.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating complexities of neonatal intensive care.
  • Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, providing family education, and handling high-stress situations with calm and efficiency.
  • Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.

Patient Care Tech/Health Unit Coordinator - Maternity Unit

LDS Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2017
  • Delivered direct patient care to mothers and newborns such as supporting with feeding and bathing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, and ensured safe, comfortable environment.
  • Demonstrated effective teamwork, prioritization, communication and organization between different interdisciplinary groups.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Avalon West Health and Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 03.2015
  • Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with ADLs.
  • Educated family members on best practices for home care, empowering them to support the ongoing health of their loved ones.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
  • Collaborated with staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2017

Skills

  • Charge Nurse
  • Clinical Skills Instructor
  • Capstone Student Preceptor
  • NICU Employee Advisory Team
  • Antenatal Visit Champion

Certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Charge Nurse-Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit

Intermountain Medical Center
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse; Newborn Intensive Care Unit

Intermountain Medical Center
05.2017 - Current

Patient Care Tech/Health Unit Coordinator - Maternity Unit

LDS Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2017

Certified Nurse Assistant

Avalon West Health and Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Westminster University

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