San Juanita Vela
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 21 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Registered Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, Texas
03.2001 - 09.2003
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05-2001
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05-1997
Skills
Provide direct patient care in a clinical setting
Provide emergency care to students, staff, and visitors
Maintain confidentiality of patient health information
Administer medications as prescribed
Train, supervise, and evaluate other staff
Maintain and review required documentation of health records
Maintain accurate records and documentation of clinic vaccines and medications
Collaborate with other departments in providing health screenings and educational conferences several times during the year
Affiliations
- active campus volunteer
- serve on student/staff technology advisory committee
- participate in local 5K runs
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- current RN license
- CPR certified
- Campus Emergency preparedness
- Vision/Hearing Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas A&M International University
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
03.2001 - 09.2003
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Laredo Community College
- current RN license
- CPR certified
- Campus Emergency preparedness
- Vision/Hearing Certification
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