Looking for a responsible and challenging position at your facility
Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
Ample knowledge of medical terminology and all federal, state and local laws regarding patient care and patients rights.
Skills include powerful presentation and organizational abilities, bilingual in English and Spanish, strong technological aptitude, deadline oriented, and superior interpersonal skills.
Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in special situations while developing rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
Certified by the Texas Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 15 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply compassionate nursing care .
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Charge Nurse/Staff Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospital Renaissance Behavioral Center
11.2009 - Current
Responsible for supervising and managing nurses and other staff
Handled the details of medical administration and also provide assistance in emergency cases
Experienced in Transmagnetic cranial stimulation procedure
Experienced in handling curious cases sexual abuse, distress, physically challenged cases, personality disorders, physical and mental abuse, depression, schizophrenia and various other mental disorders
Handled patient's in crisis situations such as suicide/self harm
Scheduled and preformed patient admissions, discharges and outpatient referrals
Interacted with other departments regarding patient care such as psych techs, therapists, psychiatrists, food service, occupational therapy and directors of nursing
Determining and implementing care plans and goals of patient
Educated patient and family members on health care needs, conditions, procedures and treatment options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Psych Nurse RN
The Psych Nurse RN Agency
01.2015 - 01.2019
Responsible for admitting psychiatric patients into home health services
Handled the details of medical administration and also provide assistance in emergency cases
Experienced in handling curious cases sexual abuse, distress, physically challenged cases, personality disorders, physical and mental abuse, depression, schizophrenia and various other mental disorders
Handled patient's in crisis situations such as suicide/self harm
Scheduled and performed patient admissions, discharges and outpatient referrals
Determining and implementing care plans and goals of patients
Educated patient and family members on health care needs, conditions, procedures and treatment options.
Medical Surgical Staff registered nurse
Edinburg Regional Hospital
05.2009 - 11.2009
Implemented patient care for up to 8 patients per section
Scheduled and preformed patients admissions and discharges
Assess patient status and notify physician of any significant changes
Interacted with other departments regarding patient care such as respiratory, physical therapy, radiology, food services, dieticians
Educate patients and family members on health care needs, medication teaching, procedures, conditions and treatment options
Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in supervision of staff nurses
Maintained Patients charts and confidential files according to HIPPA law and hospital policy.
Staff Nurse
Mi Gente Adult Day Care
12.2007 - 01.2009
Assisted with patient's ambulation and exercises
Performed procedures as an extension of therapeutic services while providing holistic care
Monitored and documented patient's clinical status and reported any changes in condition and/or care needs as directed as well as completing appropriate daily/monthly reports according to state standards
Administered medication and assisted with daily activities
Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients aided in the orientation of new staff members
Assisted patient and family members in the education of health care needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2009
Skills
Decision-Making
Clinical Leadership
Care Coordination
Team Leadership
Calm and Composed
References
Given Upon Request
Timeline
Psych Nurse RN
The Psych Nurse RN Agency
01.2015 - 01.2019
Behavioral Charge Nurse/Staff Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospital Renaissance Behavioral Center
11.2009 - Current
Medical Surgical Staff registered nurse
Edinburg Regional Hospital
05.2009 - 11.2009
Staff Nurse
Mi Gente Adult Day Care
12.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
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