Monica Cruz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ability Home Care
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - Current
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Restorative Health Care
San Antonio, TX
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric Home Setting
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
San Antonio, TX
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Identified health issues while at home care and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08.2013
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St Philips College
San Antonio, TX08.2011
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Tracheostomy Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Trilogy Ventilator
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ability Home Care
10.2020 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Restorative Health Care
08.2018 - 10.2021
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
11.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St Philips College