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Judy Ughanze

Houston
Judy  Ughanze

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Rehab, Medical Surgical, Telemetry and Oncological environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Fast learner with the ability to adapt to the demanding and changing nature in health care.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Medely

Per Diem Registered Nurse
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

Provide care within the scope of practice if a Registered nurse. Daily job opportunities arise and I fill the need. If there is a job posting in any city I am in, and I have the time availability to carry out the responsibility, I do it.

Prolink Staffing Services

Travel Registered Nurse (MLK Community Hospital)
03.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Prolink Staffing Services

Travel Registered Nurse (Doctor’s Medical Center)
02.2022 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Westways Staffing Services

Travel Nurse Telemetry(Adventist Health Mendicino)
09.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.

Travel Agency: Triage Staffing (Kaweah Health)

Registered Nurse
06.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Long Beach Memorial Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (Westways Staffing Agency)
01.2021 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Travel Nurse with a Medical Surgical-Telemetry focus
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Work and manage care for COVID positive patients

CHI St. Luke's Hospital

Registered Nurse
11.2017 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Charge nurse who simultaneously cared for 5-6 assigned patients
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Port-a-cath access and maintenance
  • Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered IV fluids, medications, chemotherapy and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.

Medical Resort Sugar Land

Registered Nurse
07.2016 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily.

Education

Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX

Master of Science from Nursing Practice
05.2024

University Overview

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2016

University Overview

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Associate of Science from Science
05.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Acute care expertise
  • Chronic disease management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Collecting vitals
  • EMR / EHR
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Port-A-Cath access and management
  • Precepting
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
  • Staff Supervision
  • Medical Screening
  • Patient Assessments
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient Discharging
  • EMR Systems
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Patient Education
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Body Mechanics Knowledge
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Patient Counseling
  • Medication Distribution
  • Resource Allocation
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Care Planning
  • HIPAA Education
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Care Plan Development
  • Performing EKGs
  • Vision Screening
  • Wound Care
  • Medical Records Management
  • Removing Sutures
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Sanitation
  • Oncology
  • Evaluation
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Operational Procedures
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medical Terminology
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Health Care Consultation
  • Operational Standards
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Emergency Care
  • Menu Supervision
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Emergency Health Planning
  • Suicide Awareness Training
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • EMS Charting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Family Education
  • Medication Administration Guidelines
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Immunization Protocols
  • Scoliosis Screening
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Test Interpretations
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • Medical Device Prescriptions
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Healthcare Program Planning
  • Medical Procedure Preparation

Licenses

Licenses
  • Texas Board of Nursing- #902859 exp:07/31/2022
  • California Board of Registered Nursing- #4708675 exp: 08/25/2021
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Quote

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse (MLK Community Hospital)
Prolink Staffing Services
03.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse (Doctor’s Medical Center)
Prolink Staffing Services
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse Telemetry(Adventist Health Mendicino)
Westways Staffing Services
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Travel Agency: Triage Staffing (Kaweah Health)
06.2021 - 08.2021
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Medely
04.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse (Westways Staffing Agency)
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical Resort Sugar Land
07.2016 - 05.2018
Texas Woman's University
Master of Science from Nursing Practice
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Houston Community College
Associate of Science from Science
Judy Ughanze