MONIQUECA SALDIVAR
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Ran, jumped, then swam now here I am a proactive and reliable multitasker with 14 years of experience and excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate daily care needs. Highly motivated team player with excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Okaloosa Medical Center
Crestview, FL
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ProLink Healthcare
Los Alamitos, CA
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Favorite Healthcare, Gateway regional Medical Center
Granite City, IL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Med-Surg/Telemetry
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dameron Hospital
Stockton, CA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Floor Nurse, House Supervisor
SHG Temp staffing
Pensacola, Florida
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Snapnurse, Norwalk Community Hospital
Norwalk, CA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Infection Control Nurse
GQR/Common Wealth of Massachusetts Rapid
, MA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Work where Covid needs are throughout the state of Massachusetts working no more than 10 days at any given facility.
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
- Conducted renovation inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
Charge nurse and House supervisor
Arcadia Health and Rehab
03.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Unit Manager
Park Place Rehabilitation
Pensacola, United States
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Patients vital signs
- Chronic patients on med surg floor from medication to wound care Collaborate daily with Physicians and healthcare team
- Educating patients on medication, treatment, procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Educated nursing staff on changes in protocols or practices based on current evidence-based research.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to patient safety and clinical practice guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
ADON
Southern Oaks Care Center
Pensacola, Florida
07.2010 - 03.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Managed 210 Bed Facility
- Monthly Pharmacological reports
- Managed care for post - operative patients through discharge
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Participated in unit - based Quality Assurance Program
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- To monitoring for 30 patients per shift
- Self - directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Authorized drug refills
- Worked closely with the, , Administrator, and DON
- Served as a resource person for questions related to professional practice issues within the facility.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse -
Covina High School
01.2010
High School Diploma -
Pensacola State College
01.1992
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment Acute care experience
- Palliative care awareness Neurology awareness
- High level of autonomy Problem resolution capability
- Hospice and palliative care experience Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient/family focused Tracheotomy care
- Professional bedside manner Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Thorough physical assessments ICD-10 forms
- Venipuncture/blood draw Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- ICD-10
Interests
Pensacola
, ACCOMPLISHEMENTS
Cart Nurse
Unit Manager
Float Nurse
House Supervisor
Clinical Liaison
ADON
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
North Okaloosa Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ProLink Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Favorite Healthcare, Gateway regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dameron Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Snapnurse, Norwalk Community Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Infection Control Nurse
GQR/Common Wealth of Massachusetts Rapid
11.2020 - 01.2021
Charge nurse and House supervisor
Arcadia Health and Rehab
03.2019 - 04.2020
Floor Nurse, House Supervisor
SHG Temp staffing
11.2018 - 05.2021
Nurse Unit Manager
Park Place Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 02.2019
ADON
Southern Oaks Care Center
07.2010 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse -
Covina High School
High School Diploma -
Pensacola State College