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Priscilla Cuevas

Waterbury,CT

Summary

Caring, dedicated, committed, bi-lingual (Spanish/English), Registered Nurse known for exceptional patient-focused care ensuring optimal patient outcomes and positive patient experience. Having the ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams and adapt easily to change, seeking a position to use well-earned skills and knowledge within a fast paced, diverse, progressive medical health center. Experienced as a travel/staff nurse in hospital, acute rehab, residential group homes and nursing home settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, California
11.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced setting.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in health status and needs.
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems daily.
  • Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
  • Provided direct nursing care.
  • Prioritized workloads and manage multiple tasks according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.

Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, Florida
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse II

VA Medical Center
West Haven, Connecticut
10.2018 - 11.2022

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Lincoln College of New England
Southington, CT
05-2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Vincent’s College
Bridgeport, CT
05-2016

Skills

  • Medical-surgical nursing, Telemetry, Orthopedic, Thoracic, Vascular, Geriatric
  • Exceptional patient assessment
  • Quality patient care
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Electronic health records (EPIC, Cerner, VistA/CPRS)
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Workload prioritization
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork

Certification

American Heart Association- C.P.R. BLS/ACLS Expires: 9/2026

Accomplishments

Daisy Award 2020 recipient

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse II

VA Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Lincoln College of New England

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Vincent’s College
Priscilla Cuevas