Paula Lucero
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse leader with 21+ years of experience delivering high-quality patient care. Skilled in collaborative leadership, effective communication, and team-building. Proven ability to drive quality improvement, cost reduction, patient satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse - Procedure Suites
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2018 - Current
- Supervise and manage daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Able to expedite patient flow and promote efficiency within the unit for enhanced productivity.
- Participate in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care.
- Responsible for managing the schedule, time-off requests, performance evaluations, and coordinating staff meetings.
Operating Room Circulator/Relief Charge Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed nursing care within the operating room by assisting the team in creating and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
- Functioned as a mentor/resource to current staff, new employees, residents, and students.
- Performed charge nurse duties when needed, such as manage operating room schedule and lead huddle meetings.
- Assisted in managing staff to meet objectives and goals of the unit and organization.
Relief Charge Nurse/OR Circulator/Pre-Op/PACU
Lovelace Women’s Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Assisted in managing staff to meet the unit's and organization's objectives and goals.
- Managed the operating room schedule and maintained daily flow of operations.
- Audited charts to maintain compliance and educated as needed.
Pre-Op Charge Nurse/Interim Manager/Interim Core Measures Coordinator
Lovelace Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed daily operations to ensure the efficient flow of surgical cases.
- Provided training to appropriate staff members to ensure compliance with core measures and National Patient Safety Goals.
- Responsible for identification and concurrent monitoring of core measures throughout the hospital. Presented recommendations based on findings.
- Functioned as a patient advocate. Maintained a comfortable and safe environment for the patient and their family.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM01.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Technical Vocational Institute
ABQ, NM01.2003
Skills
- ACLS/PALS/BLS certified
- Moderate Sedation certified
- Certified Preceptor
- Evaluation of operational procedures
- Conducting performance evaluations
- Operational efficiency improvement
Certification
Certified Operating Room Nurse
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Procedure Suites
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2018 - Current
Operating Room Circulator/Relief Charge Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Relief Charge Nurse/OR Circulator/Pre-Op/PACU
Lovelace Women’s Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2015
Pre-Op Charge Nurse/Interim Manager/Interim Core Measures Coordinator
Lovelace Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Technical Vocational Institute
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
New Mexico State University
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