Maricel Sanchez
Rowlett,TX
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Medical-Surgical roles, excelling in patient care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in venipuncture, IV insertion, and infection control, ensuring accurate documentation and compassionate communication. Strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy drive improved outcomes and patient satisfaction. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
01.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
University of California, San Francisco
10.2006 - 10.2008
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Travmed USA
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for diverse populations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult moments, offering a comforting presence while navigating challenging circumstances together as a team member invested in improving outcomes of situations faced on the job.
- Mentored new nursing staff members in best-practice techniques, fostering a supportive team environment conducive to professional growth.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in continuing education opportunities, maintaining current expertise in nursing practice.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their voices were heard during decision-making processes regarding their care plans.
- Contributed to enhanced teamwork among medical staff members through effective communication skills and collaborative problem-solving approaches when addressing complex cases or challenges on the floor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed patient needs holistically.
- Managed resources judiciously, including staffing and supplies, to ensure the unit was equipped for efficient functioning while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Facilitated safe transitions between shifts using detailed reports on changes in patients' status during handoffs between nursing staff members.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with patients and their families.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to various clinical settings during travel assignments, quickly integrating into new environments to provide seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Achieved positive patient feedback scores by delivering personalized, culturally sensitive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by effectively managing time-sensitive tasks and prioritizing critical patient needs.
- Promoted a culture of excellence within the nursing team by consistently demonstrating high-quality care standards and advocating for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensured optimal patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and following evidence-based practices.
- Prevented complications from chronic conditions with proactive monitoring of vital signs and timely medication administration per physician orders.
- Assisted in quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas of potential enhancement within nursing practices and collaborating with colleagues to develop targeted action plans for improvement.
- Upheld high standards of documentation accuracy by meticulously recording patient progress notes and updating electronic medical records as necessary to maintain a complete and accurate account of each patient''s care journey.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University- Baguio, Philippines
Baguio, Philippines03.1997
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Intake and discharge
- Attention to Detail
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Cardiac monitors
- Training staff
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Patient Examination
- Student Precepting
- Insulin medication assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Preparation
- Needs Assessment
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Equipment Sterilization
Certification
'
- Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing- Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of California, San Francisco
10.2006 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Travmed USA
10.2003 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University- Baguio, Philippines
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