Open To Work
Monica Montoya
RN
Vail,AZ
Summary
Seasoned long-term geriatric care services professional with 11+ years of experience. Solid skills, knowledge, and experience in serving as a Medical Surgical and Home Health Nurse, providing nursing core intervention measures resulting in positive patient care outcomes leveraging bed-side customer service experience, organizational skills, and effective communication skills with patients, families, doctors, and members of the interdisciplinary team delivering patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Northwest Medical Center Houghton
08.2023 - Current
- Managed pre- and post-operative patients, ensuring optimal recovery and discharge by executing interdisciplinary care plans.
- Monitored patients under observation or post-angiogram, reviewing telemetry and administering heart medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care, leveraging critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Health Care Director
VIA Elegante Assisted Living
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Participated in a collaborative effort to develop and implement the Banner Corrective Action Plan, ensuring strict adherence to medication administration processes in compliance with state regulations.
- Conducted thorough analysis of medication errors, trends, and common issues to identify root causes and underlying issues.
- Executed formal re-education programs and provided medication administration retraining to all staff members, addressing the root causes, and improving overall medication administration practices.
- Developed and updated system policies within the Via Elegante organization to align with best practices and prevent future medication administration issues.
- Implemented effective monitoring and auditing systems to track and evaluate medication administration practices, assuring sustained compliance and reducing the risk of errors.
Student RN/BSN
Grand Canyon University
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Obtained knowledge in health care models and patient centered models within health care systems and multidisciplinary teams.
- Studied the effectiveness of implementing evidence-based protocols and education within various population health care settings.
- Executed quality measurements, and safety health performance specifically for a home health agency.
- Researched the importance of nursing leadership influence, and care coordination among health care reform models.
- Completed BSN degree through Grand Canyon University.
Manager/Owner
Olive Branch Assisted Living
07.2014 - 09.2020
- Organized and established a successful small business, ensuring compliance with state regulations, specifically Article 1 & 8, and implementing OSHA regulations for workplace safety.
- Developed comprehensive service plans for residents in the home, addressing their specific healthcare needs and ensuring the delivery of high-quality bedside care.
- Executed efficient bookkeeping practices, managing financial records, invoices, and expenses to maintain accurate and transparent financial operations.
- Led employee orientation programs, equipping new hires with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Implemented ongoing continuing education initiatives for employees, promoting professional growth and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Education
BSN -
Grand Canyon University
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Cochise College
Skills
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
- Patient Care Planning and Implementation
- Medication Administration and Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Patient Advocacy and Empowerment
- Infection Control and Prevention
- Technical Skills (eg, IV therapy, wound care, catheterization)
Accomplishments
Former Assisted Living Facility Business Owner
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 10 patients in ALF environment.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2002- Present
- ACLS , American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN
Northwest Medical Center Houghton
08.2023 - Current
Health Care Director
VIA Elegante Assisted Living
06.2022 - 06.2023
Student RN/BSN
Grand Canyon University
04.2021 - 09.2022
Manager/Owner
Olive Branch Assisted Living
07.2014 - 09.2020
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Cochise College
BSN -
Grand Canyon University