Open To Work
MARIA GUTIERREZ
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse –Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes accurately for effective communication with the healthcare team.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and emotional support resources available.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse – Per Diem RN ER/ PreOp/ PACU
Medely
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, educating patients on procedures and post-operative care expectations for better recovery experiences.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Texas Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Streamlined triage procedures, reducing wait times and increasing overall patient satisfaction.
Staff Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Baptist Medical Center
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation and communication.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (Registered)
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX08.2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Care coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Case evaluation
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Resource utilization
- Quality improvement
- Case management
- Staff education and training
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of Texas – Expires: 2026-10-31
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of California – Expires: 2027-11-30
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Expires: 2026-02
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Expires: 2026-10
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires: 2026-10
Timeline
Registered Nurse –Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Per Diem RN ER/ PreOp/ PACU
Medely
11.2022 - 08.2025
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare
02.2016 - 10.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Texas Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Staff Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Baptist Medical Center
12.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (Registered)
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions