Rachel Munoz
BSN, RN
Fort Bliss,Texas
Summary
After taking years away from a career to raise a family and support a spouses very demanding active duty Army career, I am fully ready to enter into the healthcare field once again. I have spent the last seven years as a leader in military family communities, holding several volunteer positions.
I am an organized, hardworking, and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Surgical/Orthopedic STAFF RN
Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
ATLANTA , GA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Adhered to ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect human and legal rights of patient and family.
Nanny
Olive You Nanny
Charlotte , NC
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with 2 children on age-appropriate level.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
ED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
CHARLOTTE
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Administered CPR to patients to promptly respond to emergency cases and required medical attention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
BSN -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 07.2014 - 01.2015
ASN -
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina 08.2008 - 03.2010
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
undefinedTimeline
BSN -
University of Texas At Arlington
07.2014 - 01.2015
Medical Surgical/Orthopedic STAFF RN
Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
01.2012 - 01.2014
Nanny
Olive You Nanny
06.2010 - 06.2012
ED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 03.2010
ASN -
Queens University of Charlotte
08.2008 - 03.2010
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