Paulina Macias-Ortiz
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care at Different People, adept in medication and IV administration alongside compassionate support. Leveraged clinical documentation and infection control skills to enhance patient outcomes, reducing medication errors significantly. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care, fostering trust and improving health across diverse populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Different People
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Provided emotional support to family members during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication among caregivers, patients, and families.
Nursing Student
School
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
Nursing Assistant
PERSON
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Education
GED -
UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA
COLOTLAN, JALISCO, MX 06-2024
High School Diploma -
CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS TECNICOS Y DE SERVICIOS
JEREZ DE GARCIA SALINAS, ZACATECAS, MX 07-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Health promotion
- Pediatric care
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Maternal-newborn care
- Triage assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Nurse
Different People
08.2023 - 06.2024
Nursing Assistant
PERSON
05.2022 - 03.2024
Nursing Student
School
09.2020 - 06.2024
GED -
UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA
High School Diploma -
CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS TECNICOS Y DE SERVICIOS
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