Mitzi Gutierrez
Summary
Caring and compassionate new graduate nurse, well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Henrico Doctors Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Meditech.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with blood collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Medical Intermediate and Intensive Care Unit
VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Pediatrics Unit
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Mother-Baby Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Labor and Delivery Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Neurosurgery Unit
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
- Administered pain relief medication.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Volunteer
Red Cross Blood Drive
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
Volunteer
YMCA Daycare
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA12.2023
Skills
- Monitoring Vitals
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Isolation Precautions
- Epic Software
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
Health Science CSC
Basic Life Support AHS
Reducing the Risks for SIDS and SUID
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Intermediate and Intensive Care Unit
VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nurse Extern
Henrico Doctors Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Pediatrics Unit
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
Mother-Baby Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Labor and Delivery Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2023
Neurosurgery Unit
VCU MEDICAL CENTER MAIN HOSPITAL, University Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Red Cross Blood Drive
03.2022 - 03.2022
Volunteer
YMCA Daycare
03.2022 - 03.2022
Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Health Science CSC
Basic Life Support AHS
Reducing the Risks for SIDS and SUID
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