Mairelys Palau Carnesolta, RN
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic in the health field that offers 13 years of direct experience in the care and management of the patient in the doctor's office. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and compliance with standards of practice. Documented ability to build trust and relationships with patients and maintain strong relationships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and other health professionals. Quality and safety oriented with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Nursing certificate, in addition to managing all aspects of patient care with proven leadership and delegation skills. Consistently achieve optimal patient results. Committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction guaranteeing regulatory compliance and compliance with standards of practice. Documented ability to build trust and relationships with patients and maintain a strong relation.
Proficient in Kan Time. Prognosis, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) to program and register the patient.
With experience in providing comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
- Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Assisted physicians during examinations providing necessary instruments and equipment while maintaining sterile technique.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- 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.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Nexus Specialty Hospital
Shenandoah , TX
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Home Health Care
Caring Professional Health Services
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Home Health Care
Family First Homecare
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Met client demands by referring direct care providers.
- Supported field staff, patients and families in dealing with clinical issues and concerns.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Built positive rapport with referral sources to promote business services.
- Reviewed processes to improve quality, identify pain points and address training issues.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
Home Health Care
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Met client demands by referring direct care providers.
- Supported field staff, patients and families in dealing with clinical issues and concerns.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Built positive rapport with referral sources to promote business services.
- Reviewed processes to improve quality, identify pain points and address training issues.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
Medical Assistant /Lab Technician
Hispanic Clinic
Houston, TX, 77055
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Recorded, reported and posted specimen results in company software.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns.
General Doctor
Medical Center Gilberto Ochoa
Amazonas, Venezuela
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and families in easily understood terminology.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications, and self-management to drive recovery and outcome
goals. - Documented the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
- Determined and prescribed medication, dosages and schedule given patient's condition and allergies.
- Followed up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
General Doctor/ ICU Diplomat
University of Medical Science/ Hospital Salvador A
La Habana, Cuba
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and families in easily understood terminology.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Examined 17 to 32 patients daily for symptoms or physical information.
- Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses.
- Documented the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications, and self-management to drive recovery and outcome
goals.
Followed up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists. - Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
San Juan, PR06.2017
Master of Science - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences
La Habana, Cuba07.2011
Skills
- Catheter change and preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care and irrigation
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Documentation procedures expert
- Understands medical procedures
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Patient skin and nail care
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Diagnostic procedures
- Restocking lab supplies
- Specimens collection and processing
- Medical terminology in Spanish and English
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Communicating with patient families
- CPR Certification
- Lab equipment setup
- Vital sign monitors
- IV discontinuation
- Catheter and wound care
- Patient Care
- Charting Medication Administration
- Disease Prevention and Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound Management
- Trach/Vent plus G/Jbutton
- Management of TPN/Lipids
- PICC line and central line dressing change
- Ostomy Care Management
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- IV Line Administration
- Infection Control Procedures
- Infection Control
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Home Health Care
Caring Professional Health Services
02.2023 - 10.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
Nexus Specialty Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Care
Family First Homecare
02.2022 - 10.2022
Home Health Care
Angels of Care Pediatrics
04.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assistant /Lab Technician
Hispanic Clinic
06.2014 - 12.2019
General Doctor
Medical Center Gilberto Ochoa
11.2011 - 01.2014
General Doctor/ ICU Diplomat
University of Medical Science/ Hospital Salvador A
07.2011 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Medicine
University of Medical Sciences
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