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Rita Loya, BSN, RN, CPAN

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 16+ years of bedside nursing. Skilled in providing immediate and effective nursing care after anesthesia, ensuring patient safety during recovery period. Strengths lie in critical thinking, communication, monitoring vital signs and minimizing post-operative complications. Previous work has contributed to improved patient outcomes and overall unit efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
06.2019 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
  • Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patient/family and healthcare team.
  • Performs assessment and document per unit standards.
  • Administer medications as prescribed and document according to policy.
  • Perform competently in emergency situations.

Charge Nurse- Short Term Care

Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2008 - 06.2019
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico
05-2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University
05-2008

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Critical thinking/ Problem solving
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Responds to emergent situations

Certifications

  • NM Registered Nurse license #R66448 expires 01/2026
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) expires 07/2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) expires 11/2027
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) expires 11/2027
  • Certified Perianesthesia Registered Nurse (CPAN) expires 10/2027

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish (intermediate)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Presbyterian Hospital-Albuquerque
06.2019 - Current

Charge Nurse- Short Term Care

Presbyterian Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University

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