Maria Elena Alaniz
Pettus,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
Creative Solutions LLC
Refugio, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Process new admissions, readmissions, and discharges
- Prepare plan of care
- Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice
- Specialize in geriatric disease and processes
- Collaborate with other team members and health care professionals of resident's condition, care, needs
- Collaborate with hospice nursing staff to determine resident's comfort carte and needs
- Provide palliative care and comfort measures
- Practice within the ethical/legal framework of nursing
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Assistant Director of Nurses
Creative Solutions LLC
Karnes City, TX
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conducted regular staff in-services regarding changes in condition and safety.
- Conducted yearly nursing staff competencies.
RN Director of Nursing
Creative Solutions LLC
Karnes City, TX
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Evaluated work performance nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conducted regular staff in-services regarding changes in condition and safety.
- Conducted yearly nursing staff competencies.
- Due to open positions, my job also included Assistant Director of Nursing and charge nurse duties and responsibilities.
RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Creative Solutions LLC
Karnes City, TX
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conducted regular staff in-services regarding changes in condition and safety.
- Conducted yearly nursing staff competencies.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Daybreak Venture, LLC
Karnes City, TX
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Process new admissions, readmissions, and discharges
- Prepare plan of care
- Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice
- Specialize in geriatric disease and processes
- Collaborate with other team members and health care professionals of resident's condition, care, needs
- Collaborate with hospice nursing staff to determine resident's comfort carte and needs
- Provide palliative care and comfort measures
- Practice within the ethical/legal framework of nursing
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LVN Charge Nurse-PRN
Daybreak Venture LLC
Karnes City, TX
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as hourly rounding and mobility assistance.
LVN/ADON
Daybreak Venture, LLC
Karnes City, TX
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Collaborate with a team of Administrator, Office Management, Social Worker, MDS Coordinator, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dietician, and Providers to coordinate patient care needs
- Specialize in the care of geriatric diseases and processes
- Proficient with Matrix (Daily telephone orders)
- Administer and track all immunizations to all staff members and residents
- Proficient in coordinating in-services
- Coordinated care by gathering necessary documentation, meeting with family and collaborating with care team during care plan meetings
- Educated resident and families on importance of referrals of home health services or hospice services
- Collaborated with psychologist and psychiatrist on resident's psychoactive medications and needs for further evaluation and behavioral management
- Reviewed 24 hour reports
- Monitored medications administration records and treatment administration records.
- Assisted in the development of staff training to ensure a skilled nursing team capable of delivering excellent patient care.
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
LVN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse
Daybreak Venture, LLC
Karnes City, TX
05.2007 - 03.2017
- Process new admissions and discharges, prepare plan of care, and administer medications and treatments within scope of practice for patient load of up to 76
- Specialize in the care of geriatric diseases and processes
- Collaborate with other team members and health care professionals of resident's condition, care, and needs
- Collaborate with hospice nursing staff to determine patient's comfort care and needs
- Plan, direct, and coordinate nursing care of a group of resident's
- Practice within the ethical/legal framework of nursing
- Provide palliative care and comfort measures
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX07.2018
Certificate in Licensed Vocational nurse -
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX05.2002
High school diploma -
Pettus High School
Pettus, TX05.1987
Skills
- Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Infection Control Training
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Research utilization
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EMR / EHR
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Wound Care
- Family Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Long-Term Care
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse: 07/2018-current
- Infection Control Preventionist: 10/2023- Current
- BLS Certification: Current
- RUG Certification, Creative Solutions
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Creative Solutions LLC
05.2024 - Current
RN Assistant Director of Nurses
Creative Solutions LLC
02.2024 - 05.2024
RN Director of Nursing
Creative Solutions LLC
08.2023 - 02.2024
RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Creative Solutions LLC
11.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Daybreak Venture, LLC
09.2018 - 11.2021
LVN Charge Nurse-PRN
Daybreak Venture LLC
04.2018 - 09.2018
LVN/ADON
Daybreak Venture, LLC
04.2017 - 03.2018
LVN Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse
Daybreak Venture, LLC
05.2007 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
Certificate in Licensed Vocational nurse -
Coastal Bend College
High school diploma -
Pettus High School