MARIA C. NEGRILLO
Gonzales,TX
Summary
Competent and caring Registered nurse offering almost 17 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Organized and knowledgeable and experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, TX
09.2014 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Prioritized care and assessed needs through skilled triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
- Strong work ethic and promotes positive working environment among team members
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, TX
03.2006 - 02.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Maintained high quality care for adult and geriatric patients by gathering patient health data through interview, observation and direct assessment , documenting via Meditech while adhering to HIPPA code of conduct.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 48-bed med/tele unit.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in clinics.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
Edinburg, TX
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Performed direct care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act specializing in the cardiovascular service line.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Perpeutal Help System University
Binan, Laguna Philippines04.2004
Skills
- Charge Nurse (since 2014-present) (MED/TELE/COVID UNIT)
- Acute care (since 2006)
- Experience with Cardiovascular/Telemetry patients
- Newly hired Nurse precepting/training
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to detail and good in prioritization
Certification
- Registered Nurse (current)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (current)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (current)
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
11.2013 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Perpeutal Help System University
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