Rosa Flores
Registered Nurse
Quemado,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 23 years of successful experience in Nursing and Management. Recognized as Director of the Quarter in 2015 which contributed to our success in the hospital infection control setting. Strengths in Communication offering fluency in 2 language and self development backed by training in Infection Control.
Skilled speaker lecturing multiple disciplines and departments related to infection control practices and occupational health and exposures.
Knowledgeable in federal/state regulations relating to infection control.
Efficiently collaborate with all disciplines and departments to develop and update area specific infection control policies.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Prevention Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
Eagle Pass, TX
10.2014 - Current
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Educated all staff, providing direct patient care, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans for ongoing and potential situations relating to HAI's.
- Review care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Collaborate with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
- Introduce and implement new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
- Collaborate in department head meetings daily discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' isolation status and infectious conditions.
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitor and inspect staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 101-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 350 employees across more than 16 departments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
Eagle Pass, TX
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered Cardiac testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and Interventions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Cared for patients in 18-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and TNCC workshops.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Superior Home Health Care
Eagle Pass, TX
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to physician.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfection equipment and reusable supplies.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Geo Group Inc.
Eagle Pass, TX
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse and physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sanitizing equipment and supplies.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, ordering of medical supplies and transcription of medication orders and treatment ordered per physician.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful health assessment and processing initiatives.
- Collaborated with RN Supervisor on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering topical ointments and dressing wounds.
- Perform Physician Round when assessing Patients.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
Eagle Pass, TX
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as obtaing blood glucose fingersticks, and providing wound care as required.
Licensed Vocational Field Nurse
Maverick Home Health Agency
Eagle Pass, TX
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurse or Physician
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- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as performing and teaching blood gluicose monitoring and administration of insulin, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health
National Home Health Care
Eagle Pass, TX
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements, including, code of conduct, HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as performing and demonstrating blood glucose monitoring and administartion of insulin to family and patients, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising registered nurse and or physician.
- Collaborated with health team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Camino Real MHMR
Eagle Pass, TX
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including medication side effects and reported behaviors to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated parents and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Assistant Director of Nursing Licensed Nurse
Maverick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Eagle Pass, TX
06.2007 - 02.2008
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Monitored and Supervised the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff and treatment responsibilities.
- Organized and facilitated department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Insured availability of supplies and equipment
- Assisted in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical, and related services.
- Assisted in solving nursing problems and cooperated with medical staff.
- Performed the Role of the Director of Nurses in her absence.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 120-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to employees across multiple departments.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, regarding staffing non-adherence to policy compliance.
- Planned and assigned workload to 22 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
APC Inc.
Eagle Pass, TX
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements, including, code of conduct, HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering insulin according to glucose accu-check results, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing nursing notes/documentation for billing purposes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with RN Supervisor on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maverick Home Health
Eagle Pass, TX
11.2004 - 10.2005
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Set up and broke down individual clinic sites, managing activities from clinic initiation to termination, including paperwork processing, biohazardous waste disposal and proper supply storage.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements, including, code of conduct, HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with Register Nurse and Cinical Team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
License Vocational Nurse
Eagle Pass Nursing And Rehab Center
Eagle Pass, TX
04.2004 - 10.2005
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Treated patients with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including wound measurements and treatment orders to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
Eagle Pass, TX
01.2003 - 03.2004
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Collaborated with Charge RN Nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Charge Nurse.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Del Rio Nursing And Rehab Center
Del Rio , TX
05.2000 - 01.2003
- Planned and assigned workload to 25 person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 12-15-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Participated in monthly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of 25-30 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, including compliance regulations and facility policies and procedures related to department issues.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 60-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 25 employees across more than 5 departments.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Motivated and supervised 25 Licened Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in delivering quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Assigned training to Medication Aides and monitored newly hired medication Aides.
- Supervised team of 2 Medication Administration Aides.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Conducted literature and coding reviews to adhere to state and federal standards.
- Organized and facilitated monthly department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
- Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate.
- Collaborated with State organizations to leverage industry connections.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Implemented Computerized Medication Administration Records thus decreasing the need of two addition Nurses monthly required to transcribe the records manually for each nurses station.
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
APC Inc.
Eagle Pass, TX
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Set up and broke down individual clinic sites, managing activities from clinic initiation to termination, including paperwork processing, biohazardous waste disposal and proper supply storage.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements, including, code of conduct, HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering insulin and performing blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful education for discharge goals and wound care initiatives.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Retama Manor Nursing Home
Del Rio, TX
12.1998 - 05.2000
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising ADON or DON.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful care plans and wound care initiatives.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with DON on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering SQ insulin injections, glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds and enteral feedings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
La Vida Serena
Del Rio, TX
10.1998 - 05.2000
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, and nurses documentation on patient's progress.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with DON on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across nursing stations.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Sq insulin injections and glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure, dressing wounds and enteral feedings and medication administration.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
Eagle Pass, TX
08.1998 - 10.1998
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as , taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Collaborated with charge nurse on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising charge nurse and pediatricians.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by disinfecting equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Bachelors Degree
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX 08.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX 08.2009 - 08.2011
Licensed Vocational
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX 08.1997 - 08.1998
Skills
Lab result evaluation
undefinedTimeline
Infection Prevention Coordinator/Employee Health Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Bachelors Degree
Sul Ross State University
08.2014 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2014
Home Health Registered Nurse
Superior Home Health Care
01.2012 - 06.2012
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
Geo Group Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2011
Licensed Vocational Field Nurse
Maverick Home Health Agency
08.2009 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
08.2009 - 08.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health
National Home Health Care
08.2008 - 08.2009
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse
Camino Real MHMR
02.2008 - 08.2009
Assistant Director of Nursing Licensed Nurse
Maverick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2007 - 02.2008
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
APC Inc.
10.2005 - 06.2007
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maverick Home Health
11.2004 - 10.2005
License Vocational Nurse
Eagle Pass Nursing And Rehab Center
04.2004 - 10.2005
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 03.2004
Assistant Director of Nursing
Del Rio Nursing And Rehab Center
05.2000 - 01.2003
Field Licensed Vocational Nurse
APC Inc.
05.2000 - 01.2001
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Retama Manor Nursing Home
12.1998 - 05.2000
Licensed Vocational Nurse
La Vida Serena
10.1998 - 05.2000
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center
08.1998 - 10.1998
Licensed Vocational
Southwest Texas Junior College
08.1997 - 08.1998
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