Hard-working, seasoned, patient-oriented nurse for the last 29 years; working NICU and the last 6 years at an ambulatory surgery center. Love to learn, teach others and have the ability to meet them at their learning level. Dependable, positive attitude, work well with others and am knowledgeable in many areas of nursing. Willing to work on whats necessary to provide quality, skilled and most up to date nursing concepts.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
New Mexico Orthopedic Associates, Surgery Center
04.2017 - Current
Conscientious care of personal health information by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all verbal communications, written records, or electronic systems.
Improved quality care by participating in continuous professional development activities, staying current on evidence-based practices in ambulatory nursing.
Promoted safe, healing environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, time-out process , maintaining clean, and organized clinical spaces. Ensuring questions answered prior to procedure.
Assisted providers during procedures such as spinal injections, ablations, and spinal cord stimulator placements, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout process.
Streamlined patient flow by coordinating with healthcare team members and reducing wait times seeing 28-90 patients a shift.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient, compassionate and immersive care to diverse population; effectively communicating in an ambulatory setting, establishing rapport and trust.
Documented triage, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical/ surgical procedures including overnight stays.
Explained procedure, post procedure care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
School Nurse
Albuquerque Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
Managed immunization compliance for 1800 students to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Managed settings of cohorts upon return to in-person learning; assessing for signs/symptoms of Covid as well as testing.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
07.1995 - 04.2017
Managed ventilator support, feeding tubes, central lines, and chest tubes; assist for placement of modalities and x-rays.
Assisted physicians/mid-levels with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration, medications, and pain management as prescribed.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures, codes as well as admitting critically ill neonates and infants.
Pre, Intra and Post Operative management of patient including medications and blood products.
Collaborative care with all entities that are required for a successful NICU stay including the families providing well-rounded care; educating families on how to care for infants at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
05.1999
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Career Enrichment Center, APS
Albuquerque, NM
05.1995
Skills
Education of Treatment Modalities
Education on Disease Processes
Post Operative Care
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Compassionate and Caring
Reliability
Critical Thinking
Adaptability and Flexibility
Medication and Sedation Administration
Accomplishments
Achieved International Board Certified Lactation consultant 2003-2018.
Certified in IV Sedation
ABQ Magazine Top Notch Nurse, 2021
Certification
Certified, BLS & ACLS Provider expires 1/2025
Timeline
School Nurse
Albuquerque Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
New Mexico Orthopedic Associates, Surgery Center
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
07.1995 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Career Enrichment Center, APS
Certified, BLS & ACLS Provider expires 1/2025
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