Maria Alaniz
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse at Texhoma Christian Care Center, adept in care coordination. Demonstrated excellence in patient advocacy and medication administration, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in staff supervision and HIPAA compliance, fostering a supportive environment.
Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and efficiency. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 19 years of patient care and advocacy within Alzheimer's, long term care, women's health, pediatrics and skilled care units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse/admissions Nurse
Texhoma Christian Care Center
08.2018 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Implemented effective resource management strategies by diligently tracking supply inventory levels and placing orders to replenish stock when needed.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nurse
USAF
01.2010 - 06.2018
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before and after procedures and assisted physicians during procedures with medical equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Vernon College
Wichita Falls08.2023
Vocational Nursing
Vernon College
Wichita Falls12.2004
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Distribution
Timeline
Charge Nurse/admissions Nurse
Texhoma Christian Care Center
08.2018 - Current
Nurse
USAF
01.2010 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Vernon College
Vocational Nursing
Vernon College
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