Ninamarie Evans
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Val Verde Regional Medical Center, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient and family advocacy. Renowned for strong clinical judgment and effective physician collaboration, I excel in high-pressure environments, significantly enhancing patient care through innovative interventions and teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and monitoring chest tubes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Secretary
Western Air Conditioning, Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2022
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
- Streamlined invoice processing, improving accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Minnesota/Online08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Customer service
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care and assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physician collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3-4 staff members.
- Newly trained to perform ultra sound guided IV's.
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed - Texas Board of Nursing License #1040533
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2023
Secretary
Western Air Conditioning, Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2022
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed - Texas Board of Nursing License #1040533
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Southwest Texas Junior College
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