Rachel Perez
Oskaloosa,IA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified ICU RN, BSN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Pella Regional Health Center
Pella, IA
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Performed assessments of the physical and psychological well-being of patients following surgical procedures.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Utilized advanced knowledge base to assess the need for additional interventions or treatments based on changing conditions.
- Initiated communication between anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists and other healthcare personnel involved in the post-surgical and PACU process.
Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient vitals, such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
- Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
- Educated patients on their health condition and recovery process.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medication safely and accurately per doctor's orders.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while conducting nursing tasks during travel assignments.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Travel RN
University of Iowa Encompass Health Rehab
Coralville, IA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs for patients.
- Educated patients regarding their condition, prognosis and therapeutic interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based on patient's response to intervention.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of physical, psychological and social functioning of clients.
- Coordinated communication between therapy staff, family members and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care plan.
- Performed wound care management including debridement, dressing changes and application of topical agents.
- Provided assistance with mobility training such as transfers, ambulation techniques using assistive devices like walkers or canes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Charge RN
ABCM
Sigourney, IA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
- Identified changes in patient's condition or behavior that may require medical intervention or additional assessment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care plan goals within established timelines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information according to established policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions; implemented changes as necessary based on evaluation results.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using critical thinking skills to assess the situation appropriately while providing timely interventions as needed.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
RN, Emergency Department, PRN
Mahaska Health
Oskaloosa, IA
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
ICU/ MedSurg Travel RN, Charge RN, Preceptor
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
RN, Part Time
Care Initiatives
Oskaloosa, Iowa
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Developed and implemented patient management plans and helped provision continuity of care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
ICU Travel Nurse
Ventura MedStaff
Iowa City, IA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
ICU Travel Nurse
Ventura MedStaff
Ames, IA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
Ottumwa, IA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
Manchester, IA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
RN
Care Initiatives
Montezuma, IA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions-Northeast Regional Medical
Kirksville, MO
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
RN, Critical Care, Full Time
Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Grinnell, IA
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to COVID-19 patients in ICU department.
Master-At-Arms
US Navy
Des Moines, IA
04.2011 - 04.2021
- Responsible for coordinating the urinalysis program, hold the position of Career Counselor of respective unit, and in charge of writing and coordinating the watch bill for the reserve center
- Drill one weekend a month and two weeks a year
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion
RN Case Manager, Full Time
Iowa Home Care LLC
Des Moines , IA
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Provided training and supervision to 6-member staff of in-home care, developing care plans for home health aides to implement.
EMT
Montezuma Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Montezuma, IA
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Volunteer anywhere from 70-140 hours a month
- Maintained supplies and materials on fire and rescue vehicles
- Evaluated patients’ medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care
- Established and met objectives for improving organizational effectiveness
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
EMT
Area Ambulance
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining the next course of action based on need
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer and performed necessary in-transit care
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care accordingly
- Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services
EMT
Dallas County Ambulance
Adel, IA
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Respond to all emergent and non-emergent calls, providing basic care and assisting with advanced care
- Executed reasoned and logical decision making in emergent situations
- Safely and efficiently transported patients with emergency vehicles
- Prepared reports of fires, accidents and emergencies for accurate transfer of information
Master
At-Arms, US Navy
05.2002 - 12.2008
- Responsible for assisting with urinalysis program, stood watch at piers and entry/ exit points to control vehicles and personnel onto base, armed ammunition escorts, dispatch, Navy liaison on Air Force base, customer service, vehicle inspection team, armed security at Navy functions
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing degree
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA2019
Associate of Arts degree - Associate of Arts
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA2011
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Team leadership
- CPR certified
- Performance evaluation
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Patient care planning
- Catheter and wound care
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Organization and planning
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient rights advocacy
- Epic EHR Management
- Medication and IV administration
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Affiliations
- Volunteer Service Medal
- EP Evals 5 years in a row
- CNFK reserve sailor of the year; 2012
References
Tanya Halverson
Charge RN
Mary Greeley
tanyahalverson8@gmail.com
Andrew Quinn
Charge RN
Ottumwa Regional
(724)331-9959
quinnandrew@comcast.net
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Pella Regional Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Travel RN
University of Iowa Encompass Health Rehab
08.2023 - 01.2024
Charge RN
ABCM
08.2023 - 11.2023
RN, Emergency Department, PRN
Mahaska Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
ICU/ MedSurg Travel RN, Charge RN, Preceptor
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
RN, Part Time
Care Initiatives
04.2022 - 06.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Ventura MedStaff
02.2022 - 04.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Ventura MedStaff
11.2021 - 02.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
08.2021 - 11.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2021 - 08.2021
RN
Care Initiatives
05.2021 - 07.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions-Northeast Regional Medical
03.2021 - 06.2021
RN, Critical Care, Full Time
Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
RN Case Manager, Full Time
Iowa Home Care LLC
09.2019 - 02.2020
EMT
Area Ambulance
02.2016 - 02.2017
EMT
Dallas County Ambulance
12.2015 - 02.2016
EMT
Montezuma Volunteer Fire and Rescue
06.2013 - 12.2018
Master-At-Arms
US Navy
04.2011 - 04.2021
Master
At-Arms, US Navy
05.2002 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing degree
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of Arts degree - Associate of Arts
Indian Hills Community College
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