Silvia Almanza
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Honest Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiac/ED/Trauma specialty. PALS certified, and currently taking care of newborns/ Peds population.
ED RN seeking a Per Diem job in a Positive , Team-work forward environment. With a multi -cultural vibe, a Strong relationship with staff, to deliver the Best Patient care to Our Community...
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
03.1998 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Assist physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamline emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentor new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Deliver culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Optimize resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and make necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answer codes quickly and assist in efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
06.1991 - 03.1998
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA06.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient and family advocate
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
03.1998 - Current
Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
06.1991 - 03.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
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