Princess Cortez
Hutto,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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Cross Creek Hospital
Austin, TX
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, urine and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Charge Registered Nurse, Rehab
Cornerstone Hospital
Round Rock
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Round Rock
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Quezon City
Manila, Philippines03.2011
Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Rehabilitation Services
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
- Patient Admission
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, Rehab
Cornerstone Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse
Cross Creek Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Quezon City