Keri Montes
Brush,CO
Summary
Developed strong patient care and rehabilitation skills in clinical healthcare environment, focusing on delivering personalized care and promoting patient recovery. Demonstrates effective communication and collaborative abilities, ensuring supportive and healing atmosphere. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to make meaningful impact.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Valley View Villa
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment strategies accordingly to maximize results.
- Applied critical thinking skills when analyzing complex medical conditions; collaborated with healthcare professionals through interdisciplinary rounds to devise patient-centered treatment plans.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing vital communication between the medical team and caregivers throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Promoted independence among patients by teaching self-care skills necessary for successful community reintegration following discharge from the facility.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
QMAP/Elderly Caregiver
Aladdin Assisted Living
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
- Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
- Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well-being of their loved ones.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO05-2024
Skills
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Delegation and motivation
- Infection control
Accomplishments
Received a whatever it take champion award for going above and beyond for the residents.
Completed admissions without missing tasks
Timeline
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Valley View Villa
07.2024 - Current
QMAP/Elderly Caregiver
Aladdin Assisted Living
07.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morgan Community College