Nancy Avila
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Professional nurse with almost three years experience in providing home infusion therapy. Skilled in administering intravenous medications, maintaining patient EMR records using Epic, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with patient-centered approach and expertise in managing complex medical needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Nurse
Coram CVS Specialty Infusion Services
03.2021 - Current
- Provided thorough patient education on infusion therapy, self-administration techniques, and equipment operation to ensure treatment adherence.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and pharmacists, fostering strong relationships and clear communication for optimal care delivery.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by developing personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed therapies by coordinating schedules with patients'' availability while balancing caseload demands.
- Mitigated potential medication errors with diligent verification of prescriptions prior to administration.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control standards during every home visit.
- Reduced risk for complications associated with vascular access devices through meticulous assessment, maintenance, and education.
- Supported positive therapeutic alliances by establishing rapport with patients and their families during initial assessments.
- Identified potential barriers to successful home infusion therapy implementation during routine evaluations of living environments.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
ICU Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
- Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.
ICU Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult ICU patients.
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult geriatric ICU patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ06.1997
Skills
- Central line management
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Infusion pump operation
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Clear patient communication
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Infection control
- Self motivation
- Basic life support
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - AZ State Board of Nursing-#098614; Issued 6/20/1997; exp-4/1/2027
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)-American Heart Association; exp-1/2025
Timeline
Home Infusion Nurse
Coram CVS Specialty Infusion Services
03.2021 - Current
ICU Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2021
ICU Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 04.2020
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
05.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - AZ State Board of Nursing-#098614; Issued 6/20/1997; exp-4/1/2027
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)-American Heart Association; exp-1/2025
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