Joseph Macias III
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Over the course of my eleven-year career, I have excelled as a Charge Nurse, demonstrating expertise in patient care, leadership, and advocacy within both Cardiac Surgical and Critical Care units. My skill set includes precise charting, efficient management of patient transfers and discharges, and the optimization of patient flow. I am proficient in championing policies and protocols to achieve core measures, and I have a track record of establishing strong patient relationships to drive positive outcome goals.
I am now eager to further my career in the CCC, as a new chapter in my career. As a dedicated nursing leader, I possess exceptional unit skills and a deep commitment to upholding quality, cost, and care standards, all with a primary focus on maximizing resources and enhancing patient satisfaction. My extensive clinical knowledge, coupled with innate interpersonal strengths and technical abilities, positions me as a seasoned professional capable of delivering results.
Additionally, I am well-versed in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) charting, further enhancing my qualifications for this role."
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided critical care to complex cardiac patients, reducing readmission rates and improving overall health.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Contributed to 9-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2024
- Develop patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses, resulting in decreased length of stay in the Cardiac Surgery unit.
- Manage chronic and acute patient care in the Cardiac Surgery and Critical Care units, handling all aspects of treatment, such as medication administration, wound care, and cardiac monitoring for 2-3 patients per shift.
- Demonstrates strong leadership as a Charge Nurse and former CPL (Clinical Practice Leader) for nursing personnel within the unit and program units.
- Cross-trained in emergency care for ICU/CCU overflow.
- Enhance team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols through precepting.
- Provide valuable assistance to families by answering questions, supplying general information, and offering frequent updates on patient progress.
- Maintain a high focus on Joint Commission preparation on a day-to-day basis to improve organizational goals and standards.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Chronic/acute patient care management in Cardiac Progressive Care unit for 4-5 patients.
- Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures.
- Advanced leadership role as permanent charge nurse
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico, Gallup, US
Gallup, NM05.2015
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- In-depth knowledge of Cardiac Surgery
- Patient and family advocacy
- Procedure preparations for Cardiac Surgery Patients
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
- Patient counseling
- Employee Relations
- Nursing Staff Management
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Training - October 20, 2020-Present
- PALS Training - October, 2022-Present
Accomplishments
- Achieved Albuquerque's Nurse of the Year by exemplary nursing care and leadership with accuracy and efficiency.
- Featured in US wellness July edition for patient experience.
- Introduced and established the Medication trial of Robaxin and colchicine for Post Op Pain management and arrhythmias of open heart patients with surgeon approval.
- Supervised team of 5-10 staff members.
- Achieved Guardian Angel award by patients.
- Teach CSC Class, and assist in teaching Open Chest Competency
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico, Gallup, US