RHEA HUQUERIZA
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Experienced recovery nurse with a strong background in GI/Cath Lab procedures, medical-surgical, medical telemetry, and IMC settings. Skilled in procedural endoscopy and pre/post-operative care, with expertise in sterilization techniques for scopes. Extensive experience as a home health nurse. Dedicated to providing high-quality care, ensuring patient comfort and safety with 14 years of nursing experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE-MEDICAL SURGICAL
SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CENTER
05.2022 - Current
- Managed caseload of 6-7 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized MEDITECH to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN- MEDICAL-SURGICAL, MEDICAL TELEMETRY, IMC
Kindred Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery...
HOME HEALTH NURSE
Chrysallis
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
RECOVERY NURSE- GI/CATH LAB (PER DIEM)
Dessert Spring Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery...
GI LAB NURSE, PRE OPERATIVERECOVERY NURSE (ENDOSCOPY)
King Fahad Medical City
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery...
OUT-PATIENT NURSE, HOME HEALTH CARE NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2015
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery...
Education
Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing -
UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
San Fernando, La Union03.2006
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Medication
- IV- TRAINED US IV SKILLS
- Foley catheter insertion
- Rectal tube insertion
- Ngt insertion
- Woundcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Experienced in Blood transfusion
- Experienced in blood drawns
- Technical skills such as clinical examination and invasive procedures
- Clinical reasoning and decision-making
- Knowlegeable in EMR- Cerner user/MEDITECH USER
- Multitasking Abilities
- Discharge Planning
- Instrument Sterilization (EXPERIENCE SCOPE REPROCESSING)-ENDOSCOPY
- Task Prioritization
- Physical Endurance
- Communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Fast-adaptation to technology in health related equipment
- Problem-solving
- Efficient with proven communication, leadership, and multitasking skills Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Registered Nurse role at your company Frequently praised as hard-working by colleagues and Supervisors, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals and maintain the vision and mission of the healthcare company
Certification
- Licensed Nurse Of Nevada 841002-Jan 2025
- Registered Nurse Saudi Council for Health Specialties
- BLS Certified - April 2025
- Registered Nurse Philippine
References
- TONI CABANTOG, (702) 354-2609, tonicabantog@yahoo.com, Supervisor
- BEVERLYN SANTOS-ACERA, 14177262875, hillary1028@yahoo.com, Charge Nurse
- BENNETTE OMINGA, 966554179684, bennetteominga@yahoo.com, Supervisor
- JEANNE NORMULA, (702) 688-9030, jeanne@yahoo.com, Coworker-charge Nurse
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE-MEDICAL SURGICAL
SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CENTER
05.2022 - Current
HOME HEALTH NURSE
Chrysallis
05.2022 - 07.2022
RECOVERY NURSE- GI/CATH LAB (PER DIEM)
Dessert Spring Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
RN- MEDICAL-SURGICAL, MEDICAL TELEMETRY, IMC
Kindred Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2023
GI LAB NURSE, PRE OPERATIVERECOVERY NURSE (ENDOSCOPY)
King Fahad Medical City
02.2016 - 12.2019
OUT-PATIENT NURSE, HOME HEALTH CARE NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE
Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing -
UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
- Licensed Nurse Of Nevada 841002-Jan 2025
- Registered Nurse Saudi Council for Health Specialties
- BLS Certified - April 2025
- Registered Nurse Philippine
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