Mercy Guzman
Humble,TX
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with the patient and family to improve outcomes in the recovery process.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided COVID-19 Vaccine in Adult and Pediatric Patients in Vaccination Clinic.
- Updated documentation of vaccine on Patient's chart.
Private Duty Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensured highest quality of care by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team of physicians and health professionals involved in patient care. Carefully followed care plan developed for patient, providing excellent care.
- Provided complete physical assessment of patient and reinforced patient/caregiver education about patient's current condition. Educated patients and families on treatments and care plans.
- Worked closely with charge nurse reviewing physician orders and reinforcing treatment care plans with caregiver.
- Monitored and documented fluid intake and output levels while providing family education on a routine basis.
- Provided total patient care, and daily living assistance.
- Administered and monitored breathing treatments.
- Supervised therapies, assessed risk for injuries.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and documented.
- Assisted patient with appointments.
- Administered prescribed medications to patient ,documented medication, and monitored response to medications.
- Changed and maintained G-Tubes, Provided continuous feeding per pump via G-tube and provided G-Tubes Care.
- Provided Tracheostomy Care.
- Monitored emergency medical equipment and devices. Adequate supplies and all necessary medical equipment were maintained.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and therapies.
- Monitoring and Documentation of patient progress during each shift.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Assured Care Health Services
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed nursing assessments, developed, implemented, and evaluated plans of care in conjunction with physician, patient/caregivers, according to agency policy and procedure.
- Worked closely with charge nurse reviewing physician orders and reinforced treatment care plans with patient/caregiver.
- Educated patient and caregivers about disease processes as well as its prevention and care. Implementing care plan and instructed patient/caregiver on signs/symptoms of complications and home management related to patient's disease processes.
- Planned and implemented education regarding the health of patient / caregiver, as well as self-care techniques and prevention of complications and diseases, promoting independence of patient and their family.
- Carried out evaluation of patient's admission, recertification and follow-up visits according to care plan.
- Managed and cared for patients with chronic diseases according to care plan and medical orders.
- Took vital signs during each patient visit following medical orders and according patient's needs.
- Provided wound care and dressing change.
- Provided PICC line care and dressing changes, administration of antibiotics by PICC line by medical order.
- Provided central line care and dressing changes.
- Provided care of patients with orthopedic surgeries.
- Provided G-tube care.
- Provided care to patients with general and orthopedic surgeries.
- Provided pressure ulcer care.
- Administrated and documented medications, and monitored possible adverse effects.
- Monitored and documented patient's progress during each follow-up visit.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Register Nurse
EDP University of Puerto Rico
San Sebastian 12.2019
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Triaging
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Physical Assessment
- PPE Compliance
- Rehabilitation
- KanTime , Axxes and Epic Software
- Great team player and fast learner
Certification
Register Nurse License
BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
Private Duty Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
04.2021 - 09.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse
Assured Care Health Services
10.2020 - 02.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Register Nurse
EDP University of Puerto Rico
Register Nurse License
BLS Certification
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