San Juana Sandra Flores
La Feria,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with over 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Harlingen Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2023
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2002 - 05.2012
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Critical Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
05.1987 - 05.2002
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Feria High School
La Feria, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05.2002
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Marion Community School of Nursing
Marion, IN05.1986
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- EKG Interpretation
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
Certification
- Certified ACLS
- Certified BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Harlingen Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
05.2002 - 05.2012
Critical Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center
05.1987 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
La Feria High School
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Texas Southmost College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Marion Community School of Nursing
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