Objective: Dedicated, caring, energetic, and motivational Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in Medical/Surgical & Telemetry unit. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN,
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, TX
04.2018 - 02.2021
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
Edinburg, TX
09.2016 - 02.2021
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Travel - Medical/Surgical -Telemetry Unit-RN
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg, VA
10.2022 - 10.2023
Monitor patient's cardiac rhythms.
Ability to operate the defibrillator in case of an emergency.
Monitor patient's for any abnormalities and notify MD.
Perform NIH Stroke Assessment.
Provide care before and after cardiac surgery.
Educate patient and families of signs and symptoms of cardiac disease and stroke.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Consistently monitoring patient vital signs, heart rhythm, and monitor their response to certain drugs such as Cardizem or amiodarone.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Travel - Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
06.2022 - 09.2022
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Educate patients' on surgical procedures.
Perform hourly rounding to ensure patients safety.
Manage patient's pain and facilitate teamwork.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Travel RN
Unity Point Health St Luke's
Sioux City, IA
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients in different areas of the hospital.
Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
Perform clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent patient care.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments and procedures Interact effectively with patient, family and staff.
Utilize nursing process to develop and revise patient plan of care.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel- Med/Surg-Telemetry-RN
Multicare Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
11.2021 - 03.2022
Encourage and reinforce teaching of disease process.
Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Maintain appropriate aseptic technique for preparation of procedures and administration of medications/injections.
Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and inform MD of any abnormalities.
Delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel.
Provide therapeutic communication.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Administered prescribed medication; Assisted with treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Educate patients and their family on disease process.
Assess patient's needs and ensure comfort.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
Travel RN - Medical/Surgical - Telemetry
Memorial Herman Medical Center
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 08.2021
Provide direct patient care; Assist with ADL's.
Perform Lab draws and EKG's.
Ensure accurate documentation of I&O's, vital signs and assessment.
Report changes in patient condition to RN.
Facilitate teamwork.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel RN - Medical Surgical & Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Panorama City, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cypress College
Carson, CA
Bachelor of Science - BSN Bachelor degree
Grand Canyon University
Arizona, CA
2013
Skills
Skilled Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Nurse
Epic, Meditech, Cerner computer charting
Speaks broken Spanish
Certification
Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, Dysrhythmia, and Stroke certification through American Heart Association.
Internal Medicine Resident (PGY-2) at UTRGV/HCA - Rio Grande Regional HospitalInternal Medicine Resident (PGY-2) at UTRGV/HCA - Rio Grande Regional Hospital