Monica Rodriguez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avosys- Davis Monthan AFB
2022.10 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, topical, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Triage patients via telephone, in person, and through secure messaging for all patient concerns; assessing and identifying individual care needs by applying the nursing processing making approved clinical decisions for adult active duty service members.
- Educated active duty service members on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying TriCare limitations.
Registered Nurse
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools
2018.08 - 2022.10
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner
New Mexico Department Of Health
2016.02 - 2017.09
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Terra Rosa - Gail Ellison
2014.03 - 2016.02
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
2002.12 - 2012.08
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
New Mexico State University At Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM12.2000
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessment
- Patient and Family Education
- Setting Up Referrals
- Medical Records Management
- Triaging in person/ telephone/ secure messaging
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Counseling
- Intakes and Discharges
- Well Visit Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avosys- Davis Monthan AFB
2022.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cloudcroft Municipal Schools
2018.08 - 2022.10
Family Nurse Practitioner
New Mexico Department Of Health
2016.02 - 2017.09
Family Nurse Practitioner
Terra Rosa - Gail Ellison
2014.03 - 2016.02
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
2002.12 - 2012.08
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
New Mexico State University At Alamogordo
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