Juanita Medrano
Nurse Clinician III
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Emergency Care Registered Nurse demonstrating exceptional skills in emergency management and compassionate care. Expert in clinical judgment and medical documentation, consistently delivering superior outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Team Leader
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Assist in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Administer care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Implement advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
Nurse Preceptor
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2018 - Current
- Instruct preceptees on hospital policies and procedures, as well as professional standards of practice.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills while providing direct patient care to preceptees.
- Monitor the safety of patients during hands-on training sessions conducted with preceptees.
- Conduct performance evaluations for preceptees on a regular basis.
Quality Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding all activities related to auditing process.
- Conduct clinical audits of medical records to assess quality, accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures
Throughput Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Facilitate proper bed placement based on patient acuity and needs.
- Facilitate the flow of walk-in patients and EMS patients in the Emergency Department.
- Assist with transporting patients from the ED to inpatient beds safely
Float Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Transport patients from the ED to inpatient beds in a timely manner.
- Assist RNs with patient care, transportation to imaging studies, IV placement, and medication administration.
- Remain flexible for staffing and unit needs.
Triage Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2017 - Current
- Identify symptoms, gather medical history, and document patient information accurately.
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assess patients' health condition and determine the level of care needed.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Facilitated successful transition of critically ill patients between different levels of care settings.
- Provided care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions, in a mobile environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide continuity of care throughout the transport process.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to nursing staff in the Emergency Department.
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Facilitated communication between health care providers regarding changes in a patient's condition or status.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2016
Skills
- Ethical practice
- Emergency management
- Staff development
- Clinical judgment
- Medical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) 2020-2024, 2024-2028
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 2024-2028
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2024-2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2024-2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2024-2026
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Critical Care Committee
- Quality RN Educator for Trauma
Timeline
Float Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2024
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2022
Throughput Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Critical Care Team Leader
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Quality Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Triage Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A&M University