Margie Tercero
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital: Specialty & Transplant
San Antonio , TX
2023.09 - Current
- Ensures and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the Clinical Transition unit/Radiology department during the designated shift.
- Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
- Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the Clinical Transition Unit/Radiology Department, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
- Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
- Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff.
- Assists with staff scheduling in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
- Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
RN
Methodist Hospital: Specialty & Transplant
San Antonio , TX
2011.01 - 2023.09
- Performed primary nursing care for outpatients in the Clinical Transition Unit/Cardiac Cath Holding area.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various outpatient procedures: Liver Biopsy, Kidney Biopsy, Biliary Drains, Nephrostomy catheters, Ureteral Stent placements, Supra-pubic Catheter drains, Ytrium 90 & TACE Liver treatments, TIPS, Cardiac Catheterizations with PCI, Peripheral Vascular Catheterizations with Angioplasty/Stents, Large Volume paracentesis, Albumin Infusions, IVIG infusions, Blood Transfusions, IV hydration.
- Relief charge nurse, during the designated shift, supervised the delivery of care for patients and delegated nursing assignments.
- Cross-trained into the Interventional Radiology area, monitored patients who underwent Interventional Radiology procedures and administered moderate sedation under the direction of the IR physician.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens during IR procedures and on admission for outpatients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions in the Clinical Transition Unit and Radiology Department.
- Instructed family members on post procedure instructions prior to discharge from the Clinical Transition Unit/Cath Holding dept.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Syneos Health
San Antonio , TX
2016.04 - 2018.08
- Provided injection training for medications Firazyr and Natpara
- Evaluated patients 2 and 4 weeks post induction of injection treatment plan.
- Educated patients on side effects of medications and explained treatment plan for side effects.
- Provided in-depth written education to patients and family members.
Pre-Op Nurse
Methodist Ambulatory Surgical Hospital
San Antonio , TX
2009.03 - 2011.01
- Provided preoperative care to patients ranging from infants to adults. Obtained vital signs, medical history information, performed patient assessment, and witnessed consent forms.
- Collaborated with members of the preoperative team such as nurses, technicians and physicians.
- Performed laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients prior to surgery.
- Precepted new RN's in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Relief charge nurse, oversaw delivery of care for patients in the Pre-op unit. Delegated nursing assignments and supervised a team consisting of RNs and PCAs.
RN, Critical Care
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio , TX
2001.02 - 2009.03
- Primary care nurse for critically ill adult patients. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, PEG tube, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained nursing skills to care for patients with Intra-Aortic Balloon pumps, CRRT, Mechanical Ventilators, Swan-Ganz Catheters, and Arterial & Venous sheaths.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures at the bedside: central line placements, ETT intubation, chest tube placements, radial arterial line placements, and femoral arterial and venous line placements.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Fostered positive relationships with physicians, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Supervised unlicensed personnel performing delegated tasks within scope of practice as assigned.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
- Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, Critical Care
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock , TX
1994.07 - 2001.01
- Primary care nurse for critically ill adult patients. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, Peg tube, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. Monitored patients responses to medications.
- Assisted physicians with bedside ETT intubations, chest tube placements, central line placements, and arterial and venous line placements.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
- Relief charge nurse, oversaw delivery of care for patients in CCU. Delegated nursing assignments and supervised team of RN's, LVN's, PCA's.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX1997-05
Diploma-RN
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX1994-06
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Medication Administration
- Unit Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compliance Monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Recruiting and training
- Clinical Leadership
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Licensed by Texas Board of Nurses
- ACLS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Completed HCA Leadership Essential 9 month course 9/2022-5/2023.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital: Specialty & Transplant
2023.09 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Syneos Health
2016.04 - 2018.08
RN
Methodist Hospital: Specialty & Transplant
2011.01 - 2023.09
Pre-Op Nurse
Methodist Ambulatory Surgical Hospital
2009.03 - 2011.01
RN, Critical Care
Methodist Hospital
2001.02 - 2009.03
RN, Critical Care
Covenant Medical Center
1994.07 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Diploma-RN
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
- Registered Nurse, Licensed by Texas Board of Nurses
- ACLS
- BLS
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