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Jose Alquiza

Pearland,Tx

Summary

Experienced with comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Strong understanding of medical protocols and care coordination, ensuring high standards of patient safety and recovery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
10.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for monitoring and caring for patients recovering from anesthesia, including vital signs, pain management, airway management, and providing patient and family education, while ensuring a safe transition to the next stage of care
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
  • Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
  • Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
  • Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by developing and implementing individualized care plans.

Clinical Nurse

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Worked as float pool mainly in Critical Care areas
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collab
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.

ICU Clinical Nurse

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2023

Worked as a float pool nurse in different Intensive Care Unit.

Responsible for the care of critically ill patients, have responsibilities that include assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Traveling ICU Registered Nurse

Abrazo West Campus
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • 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.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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.

ICU Clinical Nurse

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
08.2019 - 09.2021

Responsible for the care of critically ill patients, have responsibilities that include assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for the care of critically ill patients, have responsibilities that include assessing patients, administering treatments and medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
  • Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.

ICU Staff Nurse

Cambridge University Hospital
02.2004 - 08.2016
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.

Medical Surgical ICU Staff Nurse

Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital
11.2000 - 05.2003
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.

Staff Nurse

Gabriela Silang General Hospital
07.1998 - 07.2000
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Education

No Degree - Mentorship Course

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, UK
09-2010

No Degree - Acute Care Module

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, UK
09-2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Philippines
Vigan City, Philippines
03-1998

Skills

  • Vital signs documentation
  • Infection control
  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Care planning
  • Clinical judgement
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient examination
  • Ethical practice
  • Oncology nursing
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Decision-making
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Staff education and training
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Affiliations

  • Texas Board of Nursing
  • New York Board of Nursing

Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basil Life Support

Pediatric Advance Life Support

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Nurse

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
11.2023 - 09.2024

ICU Clinical Nurse

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2023

Traveling ICU Registered Nurse

Abrazo West Campus
01.2022 - 03.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021

ICU Clinical Nurse

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
08.2019 - 09.2021

Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019

ICU Staff Nurse

Cambridge University Hospital
02.2004 - 08.2016

Medical Surgical ICU Staff Nurse

Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital
11.2000 - 05.2003

Staff Nurse

Gabriela Silang General Hospital
07.1998 - 07.2000

No Degree - Mentorship Course

Anglia Ruskin University

No Degree - Acute Care Module

Anglia Ruskin University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Philippines
Jose Alquiza