Claudia Oliva
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with strong ability in providing high quality care to patients in various acute settings. Offering experience in medical surgical, home health and rehabilitation. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Flexible and ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, TX, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Home Health
San Antonio, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Delivered care to 8 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Inserted and managed peripheral IVs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit- Travel
Stability Healthcare
San Antonio, TX, Tx
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
LVN Floor Nurse
Coronado Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
LVN Floor Nurse
University Hospital - University Health System
San Antonio, TX
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Master Injectors Inc Certification
San Antonio, TX04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2020
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Oral, sublingual, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravascular medication administration expert
- Neurotoxin and lip filler injector
- Wound care/Wound Vac Specialist
- IV drug therapy management via PICC lines, Hickmans, tunneled CVC’s
- IV administration via pump or elasometric device expert
- Colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy care
- Indwelling and suprapubic cathedar management expert
- Tracheotomy care
- JP tube, PEG tube, NG tube care
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Patient monitoring, education, and counseling
- Nursing staff development, leadership, and preceptor
- Patient admission and discharging
- Nursing Plan Development
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Family and patient support
- Diabetes and hypertension management
- Infectious disease control
- Patient Management/case management
- Disease management programs
- SBAR communication
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Documenting vitals
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Mobility Assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit- Travel
Stability Healthcare
12.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Encompass Home Health
08.2016 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Coronado Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 01.2014
LVN Floor Nurse
University Hospital - University Health System
09.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Master Injectors Inc Certification
Master of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington