Patricia Bermudes
Port Arthur,TX
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus Health-St Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications, monitored dosage, and recorded patient conditions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to prepare patients for procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated efficiently in team settings to enhance overall workplace productivity.
- Enhanced patient support through collaborative nursing processes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Registered Nurse
Christus Health- St Mary Hospital
Port Arthur, TX
04.2009 - 07.2019
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the surgical procedure, post-operative care and potential risks and complications.
- Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions; modified plan of care accordingly based on outcomes achieved or anticipated results not met.
- Ensured proper documentation of findings before, during and after surgery; reported changes in patient status to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis related to patient needs specific to type of surgery performed.
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX
08.2004 - 03.2009
- Took part in efforts to improve outcomes in maternal and child health.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing nursing duties in the obstetrics unit.
LVN Floor Nurse
Christus Health- St Mary Hospital
Port Arthur, TX
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Monitored vital signs, dressed wounds, and administered basic treatments.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided in a timely manner.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Clinic LVN
Christopher Serrano MD - OB/GYN
Port Arthur, TX
02.1998 - 06.2003
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in the clinic.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing workflow processes within the clinic setting.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered injections as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner according to established protocols.
- Provided patient education regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits including stocking supplies and ensuring equipment was functioning properly.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, TX05-2004
Certificate of completion-Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Lamar University
Port Arthur, TX12-1997
Nursing- Pre Requisites
Mount Saint Mary's College
Los Angeles, CA01-1994
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1993
Skills
- Inclusive Healthcare Practices
- Clinical Preceptorship
- Intravenous Therapy Management
- Documentation Proficiency
- Assistance with Personal Care
- Patient care
- Compassionate Patient Interaction
- Family Support Services
- IV and Venipuncture Proficiency
- Fluent in Spanish
- Evidence-based nursing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Care Coordination
- Collaborative Decision-Making
- Nursing care coordination
- Friendly and outgoing
- Cultural Context Understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christus Health-St Elizabeth Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christus Health- St Mary Hospital
04.2009 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2009
LVN Floor Nurse
Christus Health- St Mary Hospital
02.2004 - 08.2004
Clinic LVN
Christopher Serrano MD - OB/GYN
02.1998 - 06.2003
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lamar State College
Certificate of completion-Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Lamar University
Nursing- Pre Requisites
Mount Saint Mary's College
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
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