Registered Nurse experienced in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations with a passion for Geriatrics and adult care. Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills. Loyal and collaborative team player.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Texas Tech University
El Paso, TX
09.2025 - Current
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Clinical Instructor
Southwest Universty
El Paso, TX
05.2025 - Current
Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student learning outcomes in clinical settings.
Mentored students in practical skills, fostering confidence and competency in patient care.
Assessed student performance through evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Supervised clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality care standards.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Sierra Providence East
El Paso, TX
02.2022 - Current
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Managed emergency care for patients in critical conditions, including trauma, cardiac arrest and strokes.
Actively participated in emergency drills, enhancing team readiness and response times.
Registered Nurse
Sierra Providence Transmountain
El Paso, TX
06.2019 - 02.2022
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
08.2019 - 12.2021
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Registered Nurse
Sierra Providence East
El Paso, TX
07.2016 - 06.2019
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
El Paso LTAC
El Paso, TX
07.2015 - 07.2018
Caring for patients with acute illness including acute congestive failure, acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure and status post cerebral vascular accident.
Administer blood and blood product transfusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
Skilled in 12 lead EKG, trachs, NG tubes, and mechanical ventilators.
Diagnose acute or chronic conditions that could result in rapid deterioration or life-threatening conditions.
Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
Promote health and supports patient's families in coping with illness.
Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions.
Registered Nurse
Foundations Surgical Hospital
El Paso, TX
04.2015 - 06.2016
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 7 patients per shift.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
Caring for patients with post-surgical procedures including total knee replacement, total hip replacement, shoulder replacement, laminectomy and plastic surgery procedure.
Skilled on PCA machines, 12 lead EKG, jackson pratt drain, hemovac drain, on q pump, and continuous passive motion.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Registered Nurse/ Assistant Director of Nursing
Trisun Care Center
El Paso, TX
06.2014 - 04.2015
Oversaw and managed staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Effectively managed 60 bed unit.
Followed infection control procedures.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Trisun Care Center
El Paso, TX
02.2012 - 06.2014
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Chronic patient care in skilled unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 18 patients per shift.
Skilled on G tubes, colostomy and C-pap machines Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anamarc College
Santa Teresa, NM
01.2014
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Anamarc College
Dyer, El Paso, Texas
01.2012
Skills
Family education Knowledge of intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment problem resolution capability