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Skills
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Norma Nevarez

El Paso,Texas

Summary

To obtain a position fully utilizing my nursing work experiences, skills, training, and education in a challenging work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

NuWest Group
EL PASO, TX
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided Endoscopy pre-operative and post-operative care and monitored for complications such as infection, bleeding, or pain.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Achieved Endoscopy departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Initiated referrals for physical therapy or other specialty services as needed for optimal post-operative outcomes.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for discharge by providing education about follow-up care instructions.

Travel Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
EL PASO, TX
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of Endoscopy travel nurse duties.
  • Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG tubes, sigmoidoscopy, brochoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
  • Provided care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal issues including ulcers, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
  • Monitored anesthesia during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.

Travel Nurse ICU, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Angel Staffing
SAN AN, TX
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • COVID-19 Charge Nurse role that included collaborated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed for the unit.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit and hospital setting.

Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse

University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
12.2011 - 01.2021
  • Responded to emergency situations in a knowledgeable and quick manner.
  • Provided direct patient care to critically ill patients in an ICU setting, including performing advanced procedures such as intubation, tracheostomy, central line placement, and bronchoscopy.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and wound management.
  • Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
2012

Associate of Arts -

El Paso Community College
Paso, Texas
2009

High School Diploma -

Andress High School
El Paso, Texas
2003

Skills

    Responsible and highly motivated individual with successful and progressive experience in the nursing field Focused on excellence in job performance and teamwork to obtain adequate results Excellent organization skills and verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Affiliations

American Nurses Association

Association of Critical Care Nurses

American Heart Association- Present

University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association

University of Texas at El Paso- Magna Cum Laude (2018)

Southwest Transplant Alliance Conference Champion

Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training Certification

LANGUAGES

Proficient in English and Spanish reading and writing

REFERENCES

Upon request

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

NuWest Group
09.2023 - 04.2024

Travel Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2023 - 08.2023

Travel Nurse ICU, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2022

Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse

University Medical Center of El Paso
12.2011 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At El Paso

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At El Paso

Associate of Arts -

El Paso Community College

High School Diploma -

Andress High School

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