MELISSA ALMANZOR VENTURA
Missouri City,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II , Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center-Sienna
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse IV Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Health System
10.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse II Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Charge Nurse II
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Registered Nurse IIB , Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Hospital -TMC
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in Emergency Department.
- Optimized patient flow within Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Detar Hospital Navarro
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Emergency Department
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Chest Pain Unit
Detar Hospital Navarro
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
Detar Hospital Navarro
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations, performing critical interventions to stabilize patients in crisis.
- Displayed strong clinical judgment when making decisions regarding appropriate interventions for each unique situation.
- Managed multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously under fast-paced conditions without compromising quality of care.
Telemetry ICU- Registered Nurse
Detar Hospital Navarro
03.2018 - 01.2019
- 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.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and procedures within the telemetry unit, ensuring adherence to national standards of care.
Band 6 Ward Sister
Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital)
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Roding Ward Cardiology/Cardiac Care Unit/ Cardiology High Dependency Unit
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital)
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Roding Ward Cardiology/Cardiac Care Unit/ Cardiology High Dependency Unit
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care from ICU to telemetry unit by coordinating necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital - NHS Foundation Trust
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Lionel Cosin Ward/ Kingswood Ward(Formerly Marjorie Warren)Medicine for the Elderly
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Medical Centre
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Medical-Surgical Ward
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City, Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Computer Literate; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs; Good command of English Language
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Care/ Acute Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Care/ Response
- Team Coordination
- Precepting
Affiliations
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
- Emergency Nurses Association
Additionalclinicalcompetencies
- Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Examinations
- Nurses Licensure Examination, Manila, Philippines, 06/2006
- NCLEX-RN, Manila, Philippines, 03/2008
References
- Karen Cothran, Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center -Sienna, Emergency Department Manager, (832)-431-9024
- Aneel Mohammed, Houston Methodist Sugar Land, Emergency Department Manager Nights, (210)-601-2061
- Julius Orencia, Houston Methodist Sugarland, Emergency Department Charge Nurse, (281)-513-3574
- Blair Gerken, Houston Methodist Hospital, Emergency Department Manager, (346) 561-6438
- Lorna Coyle, Essex Cardiothoracic Center, Roding Ward Manager, lorna.coyle@btuh.nhs.uk, +44 1268-394173
Certification
- CEN-Certified Emergency Nurse
- TCRN- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse II , Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center-Sienna
02.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse II
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse II Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse IV Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Health System
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse IIB , Emergency Department
Houston Methodist Hospital -TMC
09.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Detar Hospital Navarro
07.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
Detar Hospital Navarro
03.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Chest Pain Unit
Detar Hospital Navarro
01.2019 - 07.2019
Telemetry ICU- Registered Nurse
Detar Hospital Navarro
03.2018 - 01.2019
Band 6 Ward Sister
Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital)
05.2016 - 02.2018
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital)
03.2012 - 04.2016
Band 5 Staff Nurse
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital - NHS Foundation Trust
09.2009 - 02.2012
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Medical Centre
04.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
- CEN-Certified Emergency Nurse
- TCRN- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
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