Norma Sanchez
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Driven and compassionate individual with natural aptitude for critical care settings, committed to providing exceptional patient outcomes. Well-versed in patient assessment and emergency response, demonstrating proficiency in managing high-stress situations and administering advanced life support. Dedicated to improving patient health and safety through diligent monitoring and precise execution of care plans.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse/Trauma PCU
John Peter Smith Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Optimized workflow efficiency with rigorous prioritization of tasks during high-pressure situations involving multiple critical patients simultaneously, providing immediate and effective care.
- Delivering high-quality care to diverse populations, providing compassionate care and support to families while communicating with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administering high-alert medications, such as IV Insulin, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerine, and Nicardipine.
- Participating in continuous professional development to maintain current knowledge of trauma nursing trends, research findings, and technological advancements.
- Manage and stabilize trauma or OMFS patient pre and post-surgical procedures with different complications such as SDH, SAH, TBI, spinal cord injuries, blunt or penetrating traumas, burns, extremities, and face fractures.
- Assisting with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, thoracentesis, paracentesis, cardioversion, and defibrillation during cardiac arrest followed by endotracheal intubation.
- Reduced infection rates by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols while performing PICC, CVC, and Port-a-Cath dressing changes per hospital policy.
Progressive Care Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex medical conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive care and maintaining clear communication with patients and families.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, closely monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing staff, guiding them in developing their clinical skills and understanding of progressive care unit protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques, resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, offered exceptional care and support to individuals, offered conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors, and helped patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX12-2023
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX08-2021
Skills
- PCA pump/pain block management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail/Problem Solving
- Critical thinking/Strong clinical judgment
- CPR/AED
- Time management/Multitasking
- Telemetry/Cardiac monitoring
- Blood transfusion/ Enteral-Parenteral administration
- Advanced cardiac life support/Basic Life support
- EKG testing and interpretation
- Bladder Catheterization, Rectal tube insertion
- IV insertion/NG tube placement
- PO, IM, subQ and IV medication administration
- Compassionate care/patient education
- De-escalation techniques/behavioral management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse/Trauma PCU
John Peter Smith Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Progressive Care Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
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