MARIA PATRICIA BERNABE
Oro Valley,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly, skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VA Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
05.2022 - Current
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed unit workflow and patient-nurse assignments.
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT
Splendido
Oro Valley, Arizona
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Gap Factory
Marana, Arizona
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
- Recorded and resolved daily transactions to promote revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2023
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2021
CTD Nursing Assistant -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ10.2019
Associate of Arts -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ01.2019
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Wound Care
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient and family advocacy
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Workflow and Patient Management
Volunteer Sites
• Tucson VA Medical Center Emergency Department
• Ben's Bells
• Beads of Courage
• Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
• Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
• Oro Valley Aquatic Center
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), current
- Registered Nurse (RN), 04/01/2026
Professional References
- Alyson Horace RN, BSN, 520-358-3298
- Liezl Naval RN, BSN, 520-490-1782
- Belle Tiu RN, BSN, NP, 520-269-1523
- Tysen Haynie, RN, BSN, MSN, 520-633-0016
Languages
Tagalog
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
VA Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT
Splendido
01.2020 - 01.2021
SALES ASSOCIATE
Gap Factory
10.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing -
Northern Arizona University
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Pima Community College
CTD Nursing Assistant -
Pima Community College
Associate of Arts -
Pima Community College
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