Margaret Moralez
RN
Vernon,TX
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and clinical judgment, my tenure at North Texas State Hospital significantly enhanced patient outcomes through meticulous vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Leveraging skills in HIPAA compliance and patient advocacy, I spearheaded initiatives that boosted nursing satisfaction by 30%, showcasing my commitment to excellence in healthcare. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2024
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in Type environment.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Contributed to reduced hospital readmissions by conducting thorough assessments and appropriately addressing patients'' concerns during their stay.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Boosted staff morale by fostering an inclusive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication amongst colleagues.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Type floor.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by streamlining processes and maintaining accurate records of patients'' medical histories.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
RN -
Amarillo College
Vernon, TXSkills
- Compassionate Care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation
- Professionalism
- Written Communication
- Patient Examination
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Routine Examinations
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- State Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2024
RN -
Amarillo College