Lucia Bedonie
Tuba City,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACU Regiatered Nurse
Tube City Regional Health Care Corporation
Tubac, Arizona
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and concerns in a compassionate manner.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
Fort Defiance, AZ
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Organized, coordinated and monitored patient care services to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Provided case management services including assisting with referrals, authorizations, eligibility verification, and benefits coordination.
- Promoted continuity of services by ensuring timely follow up appointments are scheduled prior to discharge.
- Reviewed relevant lab results in order to identify any significant changes that could affect the course of treatment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses and therapists to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Provided education to patients and families about disease process and self-care management techniques.
- Facilitated communication among all members involved in the health care team so as to maximize collaborative efforts toward successful outcomes.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments for upcoming tests or procedures.
- Initiated referrals for additional services when indicated by assessment findings.
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
RN Clinic Nurse
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
Fort Defiance, AZ
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient conditions by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Educated patients and families about health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood draws, and other diagnostic tests according to established protocols.
- Managed medication inventory levels in the clinic setting ensuring timely refills of prescriptions for patients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches.
- Provided emotional support to family members during stressful times related to illness or injury of loved ones under care.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Visiting Registered Nurse
Partners in Home Care
Missoula, MT
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
- Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to patients with diverse physical needs and conditions.
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Supervised team of home health aides and certified nursing assistants in delivering patient care.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs and documented in confidential medical records.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Community Healthcare
Ronan, MT
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients in 75-bed unit.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 75-bed long-term care unit.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
St. Luke's Community Healthcare
Ronan, MT
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 75-bed Extended care facility.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT06.2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Palliative Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Confidentiality
- Post-Surgical Care
- Patient Care
- Healthcare regulations
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Medication administration
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Physical assessment
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Unit administration
- Direct patient care
Certification
-Licensed Registered Nurse, Montana State Board of Nursing- 2021
Timeline
ACU Regiatered Nurse
Tube City Regional Health Care Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
05.2024 - 12.2024
RN Clinic Nurse
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2024
Visiting Registered Nurse
Partners in Home Care
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Community Healthcare
05.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nurse's Assistant
St. Luke's Community Healthcare
07.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salish Kootenai College