Raquel Flores
Summary
Ten years perioperative experience as a registered nurse specializing in general, ENT, eye, podiatry, urology, and ortho surgeries. Proficient in providing care for adult and pediatric surgical patients. Demonstrated flexibility by floating to other units when needed. Additional two years of experience caring for medical surgical patients. Highly dependable.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-PACU
Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
Adrian, MI
10 2014 - Current
- Maintained patient airways after surgery
- Implemented strategies to control pain and reduce nausea.
- Secured intravenous access
- Conducted preoperative chart reviews
- Collaborated with physicians and anesthesia staff regarding patient conditions
- Conducted pre-op assessment of patients prior to surgery or procedure.
- Educated patients on recovery procedures and pain relief strategies.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
ProMedica Bixby Hospital
Adrian, MI
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Deliver direct care to patients across a spectrum of diagnoses
- Documented patient assessments, vital signs, and intake and output.
- Administer medications timely.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living
- Completed all learning activities and competencies
- Educated families on patient care and treatment plans.
- Coordinated with patient's physician to discuss status updates
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson Community College
2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MISkills
- Pre-operative care
- Post-anesthesia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Airway Management
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- IV Insertion
- "Super User" EMR- EPIC Op-Time
Affiliations
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
ProMedica Bixby Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse-PACU
Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
10 2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Siena Heights University
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