Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information - Volunteer Services
Ehr Systems
Languages
References
Timeline
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Monica Sanchez-Zamora

El Paso,Tx

Summary

Highly-motivated nurse with years experience and a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN PCU

Medical Solutions/Banner UMC
Tucson, AZ
05.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry readings and reported any abnormalities to attending physicians.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
  • Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or unstable rhythms.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding complex medical cases involving cardiac telemetry patients.
  • Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Host Healthcare/Sutter Health MMC
Modesto, CA
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry readings and reported any abnormalities to attending physicians.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
  • Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or unstable rhythms.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding complex medical cases involving cardiac telemetry patients.
  • Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, PCU

Trusted Resource Associates/Tenet Healthcare
El Paso, TX
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
  • Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Administered intravenous fluids or blood transfusions when needed per physician orders.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient health conditions to develop individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that could improve their overall health status.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Host Healthcare- SutterHealth/MMC
Memorial Medical Ctr
12.2022 - 05.2023

Experience as listed above

Registered Nurse, Telemetry

Trusted Resource Associates/Tenet Healthcare
El Paso, TX
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Experience as listed above

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Host Healthcare-Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Registered Nurse, PACU

Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso, TX
11.2010 - 12.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
  • Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
  • Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Grand Canyon University
10-2016

Associates in Nursing -

El Paso Community College
12-2010

Skills

  • ACLS and PALS certified
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management Abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reliability

Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Additional Information - Volunteer Services

  • El Paso Baptist Clinic: Triage and medication reconciliation
  • Faith in Practice: Missionary work in Antigua, Guatemala

Ehr Systems

  • Meditech
  • EPIC
  • Cerner

Languages

  • Fluent English
  • Spanish

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN PCU

Medical Solutions/Banner UMC
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Host Healthcare/Sutter Health MMC
12.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse, PCU

Trusted Resource Associates/Tenet Healthcare
07.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

Host Healthcare- SutterHealth/MMC
12.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Telemetry

Trusted Resource Associates/Tenet Healthcare
01.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Host Healthcare-Lovelace Women’s Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Registered Nurse, PACU

Las Palmas Medical Center
11.2010 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Grand Canyon University

Associates in Nursing -

El Paso Community College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Monica Sanchez-Zamora