PATIENCE M. WUAM-BEHREND
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with over nineteen years of direct patient care. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Family Nurse Practice and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and diverse clinical rotations. Demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaborative skills, problem-solving, quality focused and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2022
- General surgical unit, provide care, and management of patient’s pre-post-surgery. Assessment and monitoring of patients’ pain with PRN medications, management of drains, wound dressing changes, venipuncture, intake and output, fluid replacement therapy, initiation of early ambulation post-surgery, assisting with as admission daily, observing and reporting abnormal findings, educating the patient and family on plan of care, most recent role serving as admission ,discharge and transfer nurse to ensure throughput in the past 9 years , while also simultaneously serving as resource to the Novice nurse.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Silver Lining Services, LLC
03.2011 - 01.2017
- Assessment, planning, advocating, care coordination and evaluation of services in home to meet the Patient and family’s comprehensive health needs, while ensuring affordability in cost and access to available resources in and around their community.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Hemodialysis; assessment and monitoring of patients’ pre and post dialysis sessions. Stringing the dialyzer and performance of dressing changes at access sites. Managing signs and symptoms of complications in peridialytic period. Receiving and carrying out MD orders, chart checking and patient education.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albuquerque Technical Institute
Albuquerque, NM12.2005
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Proactive and organized
- Meticulous and adaptable employee
- Responsive to patient requirements
- Clinical preceptor
- Experienced with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Certification
- FNP-C
- Prescriptive Authority
- RN-BSN
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Awards
PRIDE Nominee 2018 (Presbyterian Recognition of Individuals Dedicated to Excellence), 2017, 2017 voted #1 PRECEPTOR: By Nurse Residents, Daisy Award Nominee 2011, Pres Gange 2006 (Nod: excellent new nurse), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (NP student)
- Family Medicine PC, Albuquerque, NM August 2023-September 2023
- Presbyterian Family Medicine, Los Lunas, NM May 2024-June 2024
- Key duties: provided across the lifespan under supervision
- Obtained and documented patient history
- Conducted physical assessments, appropriate screening exams
- Performed annual exams and sport physicals
- Diagnosed, managed acute, chronic conditions and care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on care and delegating tasks as needed
- Ordered diagnostic test
- Reviewed labs and developed appropriate treatment plans
- Ordered referrals as needed, while utilizing appropriate resources for consultation
- Educated patients on health prevention, disease process and lifestyle modifications.
- Prescribed and adjusted medications as needed, monitored treatment progress.
- House Calls of New Mexico, Rio Rancho NM August 2023-September 2023
- Key duties: Provided to adults at home under supervision
- Conducted physical assessments.
- Managed chronic conditions, changes in condition and care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, ordered referrals as appropriate.
- Reviewed and prescribed medications as needed.
- Educated patients, family and caregivers on clinical plans.
- First Nations Community Health Source Albuquerque, NM October 2023-January 2024
- (Pediatrics). Key duties: provided birth-18yrs
- Split time between low-income clinic and elementary school under supervision
- Obtained and documented infant history
- Assessed maternal birth history
- Performed complete newborn exams
- Performed episodic and well child physical assessments.
- Assessed and monitored milestones
- Screened for vaccinations by guidelines
- Screened school age children for vision and hearing.
- Referrals sent out to audiology and optomology.
- Rio Grande Urgent Care, Albuquerque NM October 2023-January 2024
- Performed physical assessments, appropriate screening exams
- Diagnosed, managed acute, chronic conditions.
- Performed minor procedures, e.g., nail trephination, ingrown toe removal, incision and drainage
- Ordered diagnostic images, ECG, MRI, and X-Ray.
- Ordered Laboratory studies, reviewed and prescribed medications as needed.
- Ordered, prescribed medications and educated on side effects.
- Renal Medicine Associates, Albuquerque NM March 2024-June 2024
- Key duties: Provided to adults (with ESRD)
- Split between home dialysis unit (Peritoneal) and (Hemodialysis) clinic under supervision
- Performed physical assessments in both clinics
- Assessed, and adjusted interdialytic blood pressures
- Reviewed routine labs to adjust for adequacy as appropriate
- Assessed integrity of access site, referring compromised access to vascular surgeon.
- Treated infections to access site as needed
- Diagnosed and treated acute conditions in clinic
- Ordered appropriate treatment and Prescribed medication as needed
- Monitored patients for conditions of fluid overload, adjusted dry weight as needed
- Worked collaboratively with other teams to develop care plans covering patients’ physical, psychological as well as social needs, e.g. dietician, social worker staff nurse.
- Bosque Women’s Care, Albuquerque NM March 2024-April 2024
- Performed episodic / well woman physical assessments
- Performed Annual screen examination as appropriate
- Performed pap smears, bimanual exams
- Educated on birth control/contraceptives
- Provided hormone replacement as needed
- Ordered / reviewed labs as needed
- Referrals sent as needed.
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Silver Lining Services, LLC
03.2011 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2011
Staff Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albuquerque Technical Institute
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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