Kristie Moreno
Clovis,NM
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 20 years of experience in patient monitoring and staff training. Known for critical thinking and adherence to infection control procedures, contributing to safe and effective patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Rapid Temps
Albuquerque, NM
04.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and patient care procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
RN
PRMC
Clovis, New Mexico
10.1999 - 03.2005
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and patient care procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, New Mexico, NM12-1999
Skills
- administration of medication
- patient monitoring
- electronic health records
- nursing protocols
- care plan implementation
- patient education
- infection control procedures
- critical thinking
- emotional support provision
- staff training
- patient advocacy
- documenting progress
- problem solving
- Medication administration
- Disease specialization
- Patient discharge
- Direct patient care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Palliative and pain management
- Lab result interpretation
- Chest pain management
- ICD-9 forms
- Long-term care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Acute care expertise
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- High level of autonomy
- Documentation and charting
- Personal care needs
- Patient assessment
- Documenting vitals
- Insulin medication assistance
- Licensed RN
- Reporting and documentation
- Geriatric treatment
Timeline
RN
Rapid Temps
04.2002 - Current
RN
PRMC
10.1999 - 03.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College