Mario Montelongo
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Texas Health Resources, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Proven track record in implementing infection control measures, leading to significant reductions in readmission rates. Adept at patient education and advocacy, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassion in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
06.2010 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, recognizing changes in patient conditions and responding appropriately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives targeting reductions in infection rates and readmissions.
- Analyzed patient data to inform clinical decisions and adjust treatment plans effectively.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations of critically ill patients' conditions daily.
- Facilitated family communication regarding patient status, treatment options, and care decisions.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical assessment
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Seizure management
Accomplishments
Engaging in quality improvement programs that bring about change and practice, patient care, and acquiring medical and professional skills when taking care of patients. Also, I accomplished the ability to carry a professional and respectful relationship with my co workers, patients and families.
Certification
Registered Nurse, ACLS, BLS, telemetry and Stroke certified Nurse.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma