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Nancy Paiz

Sinton,TX

Summary

Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Cantex- Palma Real, excelling in clinical leadership and patient care. Expert in wound management and infection prevention, I fostered a supportive environment that enhanced healing rates. Bilingual communicator dedicated to educating patients and mentoring staff, ensuring high standards of care and collaboration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Cantex- Palma Real
04.2015 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Regularly evaluated patients'' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in improved healing rates.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and promote wound healing.
  • Prevented infection and promoted timely healing by maintaining sterile environments during dressing changes.
  • Educated patients and families on wound care techniques, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
  • Developed protocols for prevention of pressure ulcers in high-risk patients, leading to a decrease in occurrence rates within the facility.
  • Selected appropriate dressings and products for various wound types, considering factors such as size, depth, and exudate levels.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Del Mar College
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated interprofessional collaboration by organizing joint learning activities between nursing students and other healthcare disciplines.
  • Coordinated guest lectures from industry professionals to provide students with insight into various career paths within the healthcare field.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students.
  • Enhanced student performance through hands-on instruction and real-world clinical simulations.
  • Streamlined administrative processes related to course scheduling, enrollment management, and record-keeping for improved efficiency within the program.

Education

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Kaplan College
Corpus Christi, TX
08-2014

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Compassionate and patient
  • Calm and composed
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff education
  • Duty delegation
  • Wound assessment
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Moisture management
  • Negative pressure wound therapy
  • Offloading techniques
  • Surgical wound care
  • Arterial ulcer management
  • Wound care/treatment
  • Pain management
  • Family education
  • Infection treatment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Effective communication/Bilingual
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse- 10 years Lic#: 325399
  • CPR/AED
  • IV Certification

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Instructor

Del Mar College
09.2019 - 03.2020

Charge Nurse

Cantex- Palma Real
04.2015 - Current

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Kaplan College

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