Selena Polanco
Sierra Vista Hospital
T or C,NM
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Sierra Vista Hospital, excelling in case management and staff training. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. BLS and ACLS certified, with a strong focus on quality care and operational efficiency. Passionate about fostering professional growth in nursing teams.
Work History
RN Case Manager/Nurse House Supervisor
6 Years 8 Months- Coordinated nursing staff to support patient care by following established protocols.
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff through performance evaluations and constructive feedback.
- Supported nursing operations by evaluating staffing requirements and adjusting schedules for sufficient coverage.
- Improved patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and prompt responses.
RN Case Manager/Hospice
1 Year 6 Months- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
Registered Nurse Case Manager
1 Year 8 Months- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Provided patient education
- Managed 35 bed SNF unit
- Implemented care plans for SNF unit
SNF Case Manager/Discharge Planner
1 Year 8 Months- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
Emergency Room Nurse
4 Months- Administered medications through oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, ensuring accurate delivery and patient safety.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Charge Nurse/ER/Medsurgical
2 Years 8 Months- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care
RN Case Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
Telemetry/Intermediate Care Nurse
7 Months- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
5 Years 3 Months- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift
- Charge nurse duties, assisting with staff schedules and patient rounding
- Emergency nurse duties, cardiac drips, ECG interpretation, telemetry interpretation, treating trauma patients
- Assisted with code team hospital wide and educated staff codes
Telemetry Nurse
2 Months- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of telemetry patients
- ECG interpretation, Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Pre-op Heart catheterization patients
ER Registered Nurse
5 Months- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of emergency room patients
- Administered cardiac drips
- ECG interpretation and Telemetry monitoring
- Assessed and evaluated trauma patients
- Team leader in code green chemical exposure incident
- Triaged patients
Registered Nurse Med-surgical/Oncology
2 Years 6 Months- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit and oncology unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Administered Chemotherapy medications to patients and monitored patients during treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
BLS certified
ACLS
PALS Certified
NRP Certified
Fluent in Spanish
House Supervisor
Preceptor
ChargeNurse
Telemetry monitoring
Case management
Staff education and training
Discharge Planning
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- NRP Certification
- Ovation Leadership Training
Timeline
RN Case Manager/Nurse House Supervisor
Sierra Vista Hospital
12.2019 - CurrentRead More
RN Case Manager/Hospice
Addus HealthCare Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Life Care Center of Farmington
10.2016 - 06.2018Read More
SNF Case Manager/Discharge Planner
Life Care Center of Farmington
10.2016 - 06.2018Read More
Emergency Room Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 10.2016Read More
Charge Nurse/ER/Medsurgical
Sierra Vista Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2016Read More
RN Case Manager
Encompass Homehealth
09.2011 - 10.2013Read More
Telemetry/Intermediate Care Nurse
Mountain View Hospital
02.2011 - 09.2011Read More
ER Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Agency
11.2008 - 04.2009Read More
Telemetry Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Agency
04.2008 - 06.2008Read More
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
11.2005 - 02.2011Read More
Registered Nurse Med-surgical/Oncology
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2005Read More
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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