Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
08.2022 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Supervisor: Mr. Jeffrey McDonough
Telephone 702-791-9000
Registered Nurse . CCU, ICCU
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
12.2020 - Current
Temporary RN Position ( Covid19 Funds)
Registered Nurse in Intensive Cardiac Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit
Stabilize Patients from Emergency Room , Cath lab and Rapid Response Team
Prepare patients for Cardiac procedures such Pacemaker implant, Transcutaneous Pacemaker, AICD ( Implantable Cardioversion-defibrillator , Cardiac Ablation
Evaluate and provide excellent standards of care for critical ill patients
Provide safety environment during patients hospitalization
Evaluate and Manage patients with cardiac and lethal arrhythmias
Manage patients with Mechanical Ventilators and High Flow Oxygen Cannula
Provide and explains discharge instructions to patients
Hours per week:40
Pay Plan: VN Grade:2-1
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
This is a federal job
Supervisor: Mr
MrEugenio Mejias
Ms.Tamara Rodriguez (787-641-7582
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2020
Pool Care Nurse assigned to Covid19 team ,Initiate patient triage, laboratory sample such Nasopharyngeal swab, blood drawn for Antigen test for SARS-CoV-2
Transport patients from Covid-19 zone to Emergency Room Negative Pressure rooms
Pact Team nurse
Same Day Clinic ( Urgent Care)
Volunteer to travel to CBOC'S (primary care Clinics in Santa FE, NM and Gallup NM
Conduct screenings, diagnosis treatment rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse and a primary health care team
Delivered high quality of compassionate treatment to my patients
Develop patient care plans and develop computer new templates for patient care Strong team player with coworkers and medical staffs
Preformed all tasks with patient focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of nursing procedures and medical treatment
Excellent IV's skills and medication administration
Disciplined ,energetic employee who quickly establish rapport with patients and colleagues
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment
Educate patients and nd family member in the process of Hospitalization or discharge patients back to their homes
Hours per week:40
Mr. Mark Phillips (720-723-4736)
Travel Nurse (TNCC), Emergency Room, ICU, Urgent Care
Phoenix VA Medical Center
01.2011 - 08.2018
Travel Registered Nurse in Emergency Room , Urgent Care, ICU, Pulmonary Clinic and CBOC'S Nationwide in California, Puerto Rico, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona Minnesota
Charge Nurse experience
Implemented nursing assignments based on evaluation of staffing and Hospital needs Strong IV Skills
Medication administration, Mentor of new employees
Disciplined, compassionate
Super User of VA computers software's
Provided necessary education and training for employees and patients
Hours per week:40
Pay Plan: VN Grade:1-9
This is a federal job
Registered Nurse. Emergency Department
Memorial Regional South Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2010
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (954-987-2000)
Travel Nurse, Pool Contract, Emergency Room and ICU
Osceola Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2010
Emergency Room and ICU Pool Nurse
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (407-846-2266)
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Floor
University of Miami Hospital
10.2008 - 03.2009
Travel Nurse in Emergency room
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (305-325-5511)
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Lower Keys Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2008
Travel Nurse Emergency Department
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (305-294-5531)
RN, Pool Contract in Emergency Room and NICU
North Shore Medical Center
03.2004 - 03.2007
Pool Contract in Emergency Room and NICU
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (305-835-6000)
Trauma Registered Nurse
Medical Center of Puerto Rico
03.2003 - 03.2004
Trauma Registered Nurse
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (787-777-3535)
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Floor
Rochester Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse , Telemetry Floor
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources (585-275-2100)
Registered Nurse. NICU-PICU
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
12.1999 - 03.2001
Registered Nurse in NICU and PICU
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources
Registered Nurse, NICU
Ashford Presbyterian Hospital
10.1998 - 03.2001
Registered Nurse , NICU
Hours per week:40
Supervisor: Human Resources
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing, Marine Biology
Interamerican University
Hato Rey, PR
06.1998
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and empathy
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse . CCU, ICCU
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
12.2020 - Current
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2020
Travel Registered Nurse. Emergency Department
Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Travel Nurse (TNCC), Emergency Room, ICU, Urgent Care
Phoenix VA Medical Center
01.2011 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse. Emergency Department
Memorial Regional South Hospital
10.2009 - 12.2010
Travel Nurse, Pool Contract, Emergency Room and ICU
Osceola Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Floor
University of Miami Hospital
10.2008 - 03.2009
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Lower Keys Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2008
RN, Pool Contract in Emergency Room and NICU
North Shore Medical Center
03.2004 - 03.2007
Trauma Registered Nurse
Medical Center of Puerto Rico
03.2003 - 03.2004
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Floor
Rochester Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse. NICU-PICU
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
12.1999 - 03.2001
Registered Nurse, NICU
Ashford Presbyterian Hospital
10.1998 - 03.2001
Bachelor's degree - Nursing, Marine Biology
Interamerican University
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