Remedios R Medina
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Eager, easily motivated, compassionate Registered Nurse with 7.5 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in progressive care unit and critical care environments as well in works with organ donation. Work well with a diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organ Recovery Coordinator
New Mexico Donor Services
Albuquerque, NM
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing tissue and organ donations.
- Facilitated communication between hospitals, transplant centers, and other organizations involved in the organ recovery process.
- Monitored patient status and consulted with physicians regarding any changes that could affect eligibility for donation.
- Created reports detailing all aspects of the procurement process from initial contact through recovery of organs
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records, noting assessment results, interventions and medications.
- Allocation of all organ offers to transplant centers in accordance with UNOS policy
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Planned and coordinated day-to-day administrative and operational functioning of a 36-bed PCU unit
- Supported the nurse manager in operating the unit by controlling the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety
- Reviewed care plans on a daily basis to ensure appropriate care was provided to each patient’s needs
- Determine patient care assignments in accordance with patient’s requirements
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Maintain records
- Precepting
- Shared Governance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Teaching
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- 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 (via oral, IV and intramuscular injection) and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM04.2017
Skills
- Epic Electronic Charting
- Cerner Electronic Charting
- Hospital coordination
- Cross-functional coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical assessment
- Ethics and compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN-87308, New Mexico, 2017-present
- BLS for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers, American Safety & Health Institute, 2015-present
- ACLS for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers, American Safety & Health Institute, 2017-present
Timeline
Organ Recovery Coordinator
New Mexico Donor Services
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
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