Silvia Moctezuma
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly organized nursing student with a strong dedication and eagerness to acquire new skills. Demonstrated experience in various healthcare settings, offering valuable support in different roles. Seeking opportunities to enhance knowledge and expertise through hands-on practical experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center South
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
Medical Assistant
Arizona Oncology
06.2011 - 03.2024
- Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication reconciliation
- Obtained all pertinent patient records prior to appointment as required by physician
- Triage patient phone calls
- Verified presence of consent prior to treatment
- Prepared and stocked exam/treatment rooms and ordered supplies
- Obtained blood specimens from peripheral sites
- Assisted physicians with biopsies, procedures, and wound care
- Administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Removed staples and sutures from incisions under physician supervision
- Inserted and removed foley catheters and straight catheters; obtained bladder scans and post void residuals
- Obtained ECG
- Sterilized instruments and equipment
- Surgery Scheduling for gynecologic oncology physician
- Verified insurance and obtained necessary prior authorizations for pending surgeries.
Medical Assistant
Agave Surgical Associates
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Managing back office for 5 busy surgeons
- Obtaining vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, and medication reconciliation
- Obtained all pertinent patient medical records prior to appointment
- Setting up and assisting in minor in-office surgical procedures (sterile-and non-sterile)
- Wound care on vascular and general wounds, including placing and removing wound vacs on patients
- Removing staples and sutures from incisions under physician supervision
- Triage phone calls for 5 physicians
- Trained students that came through the office from Pima Medical Institution for Medical Assistants
- Verified patients’ insurances and submitted prior authorizations for home health and medications
- Ordering medical equipment and medical supplies for office such as bandages, wound care supplies, instruments needed for procedures, hazardous waste supplies
- Verified presence of consent prior to procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cochise Community College
05.2024
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
07.2000
Skills
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Compassionate care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Critical thinking
Contact
Tucson, Arizona 85730
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center South
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Arizona Oncology
06.2011 - 03.2024
Medical Assistant
Agave Surgical Associates
01.2008 - 06.2011
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cochise Community College
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