Penelope Laboy
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Medical support for medical, surgical, telemetry patients, including but not limited to NG tube placement, peripheral IV insertions, IV drips, Oral, SQ, IM medication administration, electrolyte protocols, post op observations, patient education
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
- NIH stroke scale assessments, stroke precautions and post care, peripheral IV insertions, feeding pump administration, intermittent tube feedings, prepare patients for procedures, monitor lab values and report to physician as needed, work closely with therapy services for patients
Registered Nurse
Memorial Herman Northeast
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide medical support for surgical patients, telemetry and COVID patients, including but not limited to noninvasive suctioning, nasal canula oxygen therapy, insulin sliding scales, NG tube placement and monitoring, bladder irrigation monitoring, sterile dressing changes, daily wound care, patient education
- Float to different units, such as ED, Transitional Care, Cardiac Tele, Covid
Registered Nurse
Methodist Main Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Level 3 Trauma center
- Provide medical support including but not limited to monitoring telemetry strips, giving set drips without titrations, monitor lab values and report to physician, monitor patient fluid volume, administer medications IV, SQ, IM, PO, IV infusions, place patients on CPM machine, daily dressing changes, sterile dressing changes, cast care, pin care, patient education, sterile foley insertion, work with closely with therapy services, work closely with case management team to help facilitate patient discharge with needs met
- Elected by unit for Professional Practice council, Elected Chair for committee
- Serving on Clinical Excellence Committee for hospital
- Completed Clinical Ladder to RN Level 4
- Active in Preceptorship for new nurses to unit
- Active as educator for nursing students from Texas Tech and UT Health
- Charge Nurse PRN on 38 bed unit
- Level 3 Trauma center
Patient Care Assistant
University Health Systems
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma center
- Assessed, interpreted and documented vital signs, alerted staff to acute changes in patient status
- Performed glucose checks, monitored intake and output of patients, and maintained related records
- Level 1 Trauma center
Veterinary Technician
SNIPSA, North Star Animal Hospital, South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology, Animal Emergency Room
08.2002 - Current
- Over 15 years of experience in the field of veterinary medicine working at SNIPSA, North Star Animal Hospital, South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology, Animal Emergency Room
- Oversee induction, maintenance, and recovery of surgical patients, calculate and administer analgesic and anesthetic drugs, perform routine tasks including radiographs, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement
Education
Doctor in Nursing Practice - Gerontology Acute Care
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Art - Sociology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2014
Skills
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare management
Certification
- Medical Surgical Nurse Certification, 12/20
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 02/24
- Basic Life Support, 02/24
- NIH Certification, 02/24
- Texas Registered Nurse, 09/19
- IHI Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 05/19
- Bleeding Control Basic v. 1.0 certification, 03/19
- ELNEC End of Life Care Certification, 02/19
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Social and Behavioral Research, 08/18
Leadership Experience
- Chair of Professional Practice Council, 10/20, Collaborates with other members of the professional practice committee to enhance patient care., Develops plans for process improvement supported by evidence-based practice.
- Clinical Excellence Council, 10/20, Facilitate advancement of clinical nurses through levels based on criteria for education, experience, and professional practice.
- PALS – Preceptor Advocate Leader Program, 07/21, Rounding on all preceptors to provide coaching and support., Assess learning needs of preceptor and resident to incorporate adult learning theory principles., Develop strategies to meet individual needs of the preceptor and resident., Collaborate with educator and unit leader on successful aspects of orientation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial Herman Northeast
10.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Methodist Main Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2021
Patient Care Assistant
University Health Systems
04.2019 - 09.2019
Veterinary Technician
SNIPSA, North Star Animal Hospital, South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology, Animal Emergency Room
08.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Bachelor of Art - Sociology
University of Texas at San Antonio
- Medical Surgical Nurse Certification, 12/20
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 02/24
- Basic Life Support, 02/24
- NIH Certification, 02/24
- Texas Registered Nurse, 09/19
- IHI Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 05/19
- Bleeding Control Basic v. 1.0 certification, 03/19
- ELNEC End of Life Care Certification, 02/19
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Social and Behavioral Research, 08/18
Doctor in Nursing Practice - Gerontology Acute Care
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
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