Nathan Hontanosas
Rio Rancho
Summary
Registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and extensive experience in high-acuity progressive care units, delivering evidence-based care to trauma and complex multisystem patients. Proficient in patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and rapid patient deterioration recognition. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered care and adept in electronic medical record systems such as Epic and Cerner. Certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, committed to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNM Hospital
Albuquerque
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated critical deviations to medical team to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies to empower self-care and improve outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations to enhance coping and resilience.
- Supported patients' rights and values to ensure respectful care. by supporting and respecting their basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Worked with different types of medical equipment such as wound vacs, PCAs, external fixation, ostomies, tracheal tubes, chest tubes, foley catheters, PICC lines, Central Ports, NG/Dobhoff tubes, PEG/J tubes and multiple different types of drains.
Direct Support Professional
Alta Mira
Albuquerque
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated autonomy and independence for clients with Down syndrome through tailored support.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks, enhancing personal care, meal preparation, and community engagement.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care plans for clients.
Nurse Intern
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Shadowed registered nurses, assisting with nursing interventions and enhancing patient care.
- Collaborated with nurses to develop tailored care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills while analyzing patient cases in a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Utilized Cerner software for patient charting, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Maintained safe, comfortable environment for faculty and patients, supporting overall well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08-2025
High School Diploma -
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho, NMBernalillo High School
Rio Rancho, NMClearSky Rehab Center
Albuquerque, NMMedical-Surgical
Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC)
Rio Rancho, NMProgressive care unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NMCardiac Progressive care unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- BLS Certified
- Infection Control
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- IV management
- Patient documentation
- Clinical Documentation
- EMR/EHR Systems
- EMR software
- Flow sheet charting
- Discharge coordination
- Crisis management
- At-risk patient care
- Wound care management
- Pain management
- Health screening
- Nutritional support
- Behavioral health support
- Airway management
- Circulatory assessments
- Patient education
- Health education
- Communication
- Effective communication
- Team Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Managing deadlines
- Safety compliance
- Emotional awareness
- Critical thinking
- Record keeping
- Procedure preparations
- Direct patient care
- ADL assistance
- Intake and discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Advanced life support
- Vital signs
- Airway management
- EMR / EHR
- Patient education
- Intake and discharge
- Patient documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Procedure preparations
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Patient Care, Certified
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNM Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Nurse Intern
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
Alta Mira
03.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Rio Rancho High School
Bernalillo High School
ClearSky Rehab Center
Medical-Surgical
Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC)
Progressive care unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Cardiac Progressive care unit
Presbyterian Hospital