Molly Perez-Abdenur
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sturgis,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Full Circle HHCA
Burr Oak, MI
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained new caregivers in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Pre-Op Nurse/Post-Op Nurse
Advanced Vascular Surgery
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
- Utilized Fowler's, supine, Sim's or prone positions to position patients for operations, maintaining patients' airways and circulation through procedure and preventing nerve damage.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Clinical Nurse
Sturgis Medical Group
Sturgis, MI
10.2015 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated child's response to treatment through phone calls and follow up visits.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Floor Nurse
Courtyard Healthcare Center
Goshen, IN
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients.
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
LPN Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
South Bend, IN06.2011
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
Lagrange, IN06.2000
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Process Implementation
- Policy and Program Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Risk Management
- In-service Programs
- Decision Making
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Health Information Systems
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Full Circle HHCA
04.2021 - 01.2022
Pre-Op Nurse/Post-Op Nurse
Advanced Vascular Surgery
04.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Nurse
Sturgis Medical Group
10.2015 - 12.2020
Floor Nurse
Courtyard Healthcare Center
10.2011 - 10.2015
LPN Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
High School Diploma -
Lakeland High School
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