MONA ALCÉ
Katy,TX
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Provide direct patient care effectively and efficiently to a patient team, which may include patients with varied and complex needs
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Eagle's Trace
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Assess persons requiring rehabilitative services including patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic knee and hip replacements and amputation, and persons suffering debilitation from medical and surgical conditions
- Performs continued post-operative care for patients with orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures to include wound and drain management
- Coordinates the multidisciplinary rehabilitative care of patients, and participates as a member of the rehabilitation interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
MDS Coordinator
Oakmont of Katy LTC
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Completing MDS, LTCMI, Care plans: Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) with family/resident involvement
- Collaboration with all nursing and therapy team.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Windsor Houston
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Nursing - LTC Responsible for MDS, orienting new staff, staff development and training
- Assist in audits to aide in completing evaluations
- Responsible for completing morning start-up which includes checking 24-hr reports, skin assessment sheets, and incident/accident reports
- Handles clinical reviews, admissions and discharges.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Woodwind Lakes Health and Rehab Center
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Nursing - LTC Responsible for QA, wounds/decubiti ulcers, falls, scheduling, hiring, and orienting new staff, staff development and training
- Assisted in audits to aide in completing evaluations
- Responsible for completing morning start-up, which included checking 24 HR reports, skin assessment sheets, and incident/accident reports
- Handled clinical reviews, admissions and discharges
- Monitored attendance, and implementing disciplinary actions including employee terminations.
Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Initiation and follow-up with consumers, primary care physicians and specialists
- Worked closely with Director of Nursing as a Case Manager to formulate individualized care plans
- Daily wound care/wound vac, GI-Ostomy care, IV setup and maintenance as well as tracheostomy care
- Attended weekly case conferencing and monthly staff development training.
Certified Nurse Assistant
South Shore Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Received EKG Certification
- Provided basic bedside care at a 12-16 patient ratio while insuring the safety and well being of each patient
- Performed daily glucose testing and thoroughly completed all Medi-Tech documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Boston, MAAssociate of Science - Nursing
BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Charlestown, MASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Sub-acute Care
- Traveling Home Care
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- BLS Certified
- ICD-9 Forms
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Performing EKGs
- Chest Pain Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Care
- Diabetes Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Care Planning
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR Systems
Accomplishments
Daisy Award 2017
Certification
- AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers (exp. 2/2026)
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (exp. 02/2026)
- TX RN License - COMPACT STATES
- California RN License
- Minimum Data Set Certified
- NIHSS (exp. (10/2026)
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. GAPS ARE DUE TO PREGNANCY/MATERNITY LEAVE/RELOCATION TO HOUSTON, TX
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2022
MDS Coordinator
Oakmont of Katy LTC
05.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Eagle's Trace
08.2014 - 05.2017
Assistant Director of Nursing
Windsor Houston
10.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Director of Nursing
Woodwind Lakes Health and Rehab Center
04.2013 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2011
Certified Nurse Assistant
South Shore Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Associate of Science - Nursing
BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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