Mary Shan Padilla
Unitypoint Health-St. Lukes Downtown
Sioux City,IA
8
years of professional experience
Adaptable professional with 5+ years of experience and proven knowledge in patient care, medication administration, wound care, and post operative management. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Work History
Medical Surgical RN
2 Years 4 Months- Provided direct and individualized bedside care to a diverse population of 5-8 adult medical and surgical patients each shift
- Administered a wide variety of services such as tube feedings, catheterization, wound dressings, IV and blood administration
- Trained and mentored new nurses as a nurse preceptor in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with 8 other staff members as a charge nurse for patient discharges and transfers for efficient workflow management.
Utilization Review Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Conducted comprehensive utilization reviews to ensure medical necessity and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends and recommend improvements in care delivery processes.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
Acute Hemodialysis RN
3 Years 4 Months- Cannulates accesses, cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters, and oversees dialysis treatment from start to finish.
- Recognized and addressed irregular dialysis reactions, promptly notifying medical team members to ensure patient safety.
- Instructed patients and families on managing their illness by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet and nutrition, exercise programs, and self-administration of medication.
- Prepared dialyzers and bloodlines, ensuring readiness of dialysis equipment for optimal patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, identifying complications and adjusting care as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Cum laude
- Leadership Award
- Best in Clinical Practice
Skills
California RN license 95475865
Expires 08/31/2028
AHA Basic Life Support
Expires 09/30/2028
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Expires 09/30/2028
NIH Stroke Scale
Expires 09/11/2027
Skills
Epic EMR; Cerner Powerchart; BD Pyxis
Timeline
Medical Surgical RN
Unitypoint Health-St. Lukes Downtown
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Utilization Review Nurse
Shearwater Health Advisors
04.2022 - 03.2024Read More
Acute Hemodialysis RN
GMMCI
12.2018 - 04.2022Read More
Polytechnic College of Davao Del Sur
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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