ROBIN LOZANO
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 15 years of global experience in clinical settings. Skilled in leadership, patient care coordination, and staff development. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing care plans, optimizing staffing, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated daily operations for patient care.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth transitions.
- Developed staffing schedules to optimize nurse coverage in alignment with patient needs.
- Conducted daily staffing evaluations, identified resource gaps, and implemented solutions to meet patient acuity levels.
- Implemented safety protocols and monitored compliance with hospital policies.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and families regarding patient needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to assess patient progress and develop discharge plans.
- Monitored adherence to Joint Commission standards and state and federal regulations.
- Ensured adherence to Joint Commission standards and state and federal regulations for quality care.
- Analyzed data trends on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement in patient care delivery systems.
- Provided training and mentorship for new nursing staff and interns.
- Investigated complaints from patients and families regarding nursing care services rendered by the unit personnel.
- Resolved customer service issues related to patient satisfaction surveys.
- Maintained open communication with nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with Quality Improvement Department to enhance patient safety processes and initiatives.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients, and visitors.
- Performed chart reviews to ensure accuracy of documentation according to hospital policy.
Travel Nurse, Nursing House Supervisor
Chronic Illness Recovery Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered quality nursing care to complex patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for critically ill patients to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress vigilantly to ensure timely interventions.
- Led crisis interventions to address urgent patient needs and concerns.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and continuous support for patient needs.
- Managed daily operations of nursing units to enhance patient care and optimize workflow.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies and best practices to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Travel Nurse, Float Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, USA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Floated among various departments, including the emergency department, cardiac catheterization laboratory, neurology department, progressive care unit, telemetry unit, and medical-surgical unit.
- Provided direct and individualized nursing care to patients with cardiac, renal, pulmonary and neurological conditions
- Collaborated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes, enhancing overall care quality
- Agency: Altra Healthcare, Facility: Northwest Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, 85741, Total Beds: 300
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit/ Covid Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, USA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided exceptional care and treatment to patients with COVID-19 infection in a 52-bed unit
- Supervised and delegated tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills mix environment, ensuring effective patient care delivery
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and facilitate safe hospital discharges
- Agency: Aya Healthcare, Facility: Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ 85364, Total Beds: 406
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Guam Regional Medical City
Dededo, Guam
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Closely monitored patients' critical vital signs, detected changes, and performed interventions in a 50-bed unit.
- Provided intermediate care to patients on chronic ventilators, non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomies, and critically ill patients with comorbidities
- Assessed learning needs of patients and families, delivering tailored education based on age, culture, condition, and circumstances
- Agency: Nuwest Group, Facility: Guam Regional Medical City, Dededo, Guam 96929, Total Beds: 136 beds
Staff Nurse/ Relief Charge Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, USA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided cardiovascular care for all adult patient population in a 24-bed unit
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including general cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, infectious disease, pulmonology, vascular surgery, internal medicine, and hospitalists to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Provided specialty care including post-heart catheterization, pacemaker placement and management, heart failure, cardiac telemetry, cardiac bypass, and vascular surgeries, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of patient care by stepping into charge nurse role.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities temporarily during absences, overseeing unit operations and ensuring continuity of care.
- Facility: Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ 85719. Total Beds: 649
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
South Georgia Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided care to patients in a 24-bed unit who needed continuous cardiac monitoring, typically patients with cardiac-related diagnoses such as post cardiac-catheterization, post pacemaker placement, day 2 post vascular and post CABG patient, CHF, dysrhythmias, patients with conditions requiring critical drips and patients with pulmonary illnesses
- Executed emergency medical procedures, including basic cardiac life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), to stabilize patients in critical conditions
- Facility: South Georgia Medical Center, Total Beds: 418
Charge Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery Step Down Unit
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led staffing optimization and bed management, enhancing unit leadership and operational flow
- Coordinated nursing care to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes in a high-acuity setting
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients in a 30-bed unit with diverse neurological and neurosurgical conditions
- Managed external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, tracheostomies, etc.
- Managed various types of external drains and tracheostomies in a clinical setting.
- Facility: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom, Total Beds: 880
Travel Nurse/ Relief Charge Nurse Neurology/Neurosurgery Step Down Unit
Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted neurologists and neurosurgeons with complex procedures in neurosciences division, enhancing patient outcomes
- Delivered individualized care for patients with diverse brain and nervous system disorders, ensuring optimal recovery plans
- Facilitated recovery of patients' behavioral, physical, and cognitive abilities through tailored rehabilitation strategies
- Agency: Continental Travel Nurse Inc., Facility: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom, Total Beds: 880
Clinic Nurse
Al Hayat National Polyclinic
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Delivered patient care in outpatient setting, ensuring comprehensive treatment and support
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and care providers to coordinate and enhance patient care
- Analyzed charts for recent visits, chronic issues, and outstanding laboratory studies to enable timely and effective care
- Worked with medical providers to ensure the smooth flow of patients in examination rooms, laboratory and x-ray testing, pharmacy, medical records and any other activities involved in the outpatient visit
- Worked at Al Hayat National Polyclinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Charge Nurse, Medical/ Surgical Unit
Lopez Hospital
Balaoan La Union, Philippines
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Supervised 5-6 staff nurses and support staff in 30-bed unit, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies
- Reviewed care plans daily to confirm appropriateness and specificity to patient needs
- Assisted nurse manager in unit operations by monitoring service quality and promoting patient safety
- Facility: Lopez Hospital, Balaoan La Union, Philippines, Total Beds: 200
Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit
Benguet General Hospital
Province of Benguet, Philippines
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Coordinated comprehensive healthcare plans with multidisciplinary team, administered medications, and guided patients through surgical processes
- Delivered direct care to diverse patient population, ensuring optimal recovery for pre and post-surgery patients
- Supervised and mentored junior staff to enhance clinical skills and promote effective patient care
- Facility: Benguet General Hospital, Province of Benguet, Philippines. Total beds: 200
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Baguio General Hospital
Baguio City, Philippines
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Delivered high quality emergency nursing care within a tertiary, trauma hospital
- Coordinated with ER professionals to enhance patient care delivery
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon ER arrival to facilitate timely interventions during acute illness or trauma
- Informed patients and families on disease management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care to promote understanding and adherence
- Facility: Baguio General Hospital, Baguio City, Philippines. Total beds: 800
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Pines City Colleges
Baguio City, Philippines10-2017
Skills
- Patient care management
- Care plan development
- Patient discharge planning
- Compliance monitoring
- Chart review accuracy
- Quality improvement coordination
- Safety protocols implementation
- Staffing optimization
- Performance metrics
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Patient outcome analysis
Previous Licenses
- United Kingdom, Registered Nurse
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Registered Nurse
- Philippines, Registered Nurse
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Active License
RN, Arizona, 249054
Electronic Medical Record Experience
- Epic
- Cerner
- Allscripts
Accomplishments
- Daisy Nominee
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Nursing House Supervisor
Chronic Illness Recovery Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Nurse, Float Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit/ Covid Unit
Yuma Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Guam Regional Medical City
10.2021 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse/ Relief Charge Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Banner University Medical Center
02.2021 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
South Georgia Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery Step Down Unit
Addenbrooke's Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Travel Nurse/ Relief Charge Nurse Neurology/Neurosurgery Step Down Unit
Addenbrooke's Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
Clinic Nurse
Al Hayat National Polyclinic
06.2012 - 07.2014
Charge Nurse, Medical/ Surgical Unit
Lopez Hospital
02.2010 - 04.2012
Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit
Benguet General Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2009
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Baguio General Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Pines City Colleges