Maria Aguilar
Laredo,TX
Summary
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Las Alturas Nursing And Transitional Care
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Medical Assistant
South Texas Foot & Ankle Specialist
03.2011 - 08.2019
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Medical Assistant
Foot Specialists Of Laredo
07.2004 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX12.2020
Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing
Laredo College
Laredo, TX08.2019
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Texas Careers Institue
Laredo, TX05.2000
Skills
- Intakes and Discharges
- Medical Evaluations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Medical Consultation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Removing Sutures
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Pain Management
- Personal Care Needs
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medication Distribution
- Administering Immunizations
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Chest Pain Management
- Seizure Management
- Medical Screening
- Setting Up Referrals
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
- Patient Counseling
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Wound Care
- Team Coordination
- Performing EKGs
- Long-Term Care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Certification
LVN
Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Las Alturas Nursing And Transitional Care
08.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
South Texas Foot & Ankle Specialist
03.2011 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Foot Specialists Of Laredo
07.2004 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Associate of Arts - Vocational Nursing
Laredo College
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Texas Careers Institue
LVN
Medical Assistant
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