Paola Calderon
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with 6 years of experience in healthcare management and patient care. Demonstrates strong ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and staff efficiency. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare environments while maintaining high standards in clinical practice and regulatory compliance. Skilled in critical decision-making, patient assessment, and staff training, with focus on fostering supportive and result-driven workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy RN Supervisor
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of the endoscopy department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Led a team, of nurses and endoscopy technicians, coordinated schedules, and ensure proper staffing coverage.
- Oversaw preparation and maintenance of endoscopy suites, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, anesthesia teams and other departments to streamline procedures and workflow.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic education on procedure expectations, risks, benefits, and aftercare instructions.
- Ensured availability of necessary supplies for each procedure by diligently maintaining inventory levels and ordering replacements as needed.
- Streamlined communication between endoscopy team members, improving coordination and efficiency during procedures.
Circulating OR Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Precepted new hire nurses to unit tasks, procedures, and regulations.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center- Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
12.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training staff
- Conscious sedation administration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Endoscopy RN Supervisor
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Circulating OR Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2023
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
Del Sol Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center- Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
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