Maria Trejo
Longview,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Longview
07.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse-Dialysis Acutes
Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Longview Dialysis
01.2007 - 04.2009
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized an automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Surgical Nurse
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2005 - 10.2007
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes, and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information, and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Connected with patients and families from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12.2004
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Physical Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- OR Experience
- Setting Up Referrals
- Medical Screening
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Longview
07.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse-Dialysis Acutes
Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2011
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Longview Dialysis
01.2007 - 04.2009
Surgical Nurse
Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2005 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College