SINEAD PEREZ
Vail,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 14 years of comprehensive experience in diverse healthcare settings, including critical care, medical-surgical, and procedural nursing. Seeking a new opportunity to leverage my clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and strong leadership skills in a dynamic healthcare environment. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, improving healthcare outcomes, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Observation Registered Nurse
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
07.2024 - Current
- Delivers high-quality nursing are to patients in cardiac catheterization labs and during transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversion studies.
- Manage pre-and post procedural care, including patient assessment, procedural prep and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with radiologist, cardiologists, and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safely during complex interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Interventional Radiology Charge Registered Nurse
CARONDELET ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Provides direct procedural nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the organization
- Focused assessment based on patient condition, setting and population
- Experienced in conscious sedation and monitoring
- Experienced in interventional procedures to include IR, MRI, CT, Stress testing
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
Medical-Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER UNIT 650
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Proficient in venipuncture, assessing implanted ports and maintaining central line catheter devices
- Develops individualized care plans for varying patients
- Identifies cancer-related problems
- Monitors patient progress and communicates patient needs to the treating team
- Provides thorough support and education to patient and families on diagnosis, treatment and care plans
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Nurse Case Manager
31st MEDICAL GROUP
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided case management, care coordination and planning for adults, pediatrics and retiree patients of the Aviano community
- Successfully managed acute, chronic, complex, catastrophic or life-threatening illness
- Coordinated care with multiple providers
- Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services
- Coordinated multiple care conferences with patient, command and providers to ensure best possible outcome for patient and family
- Provided thorough support to all case managed patients and families to include appropriate access and resources with all medical, financial and social needs
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
Family Health Clinic Nurse
31st MEDICAL GROUP
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided comprehensive health maintenance and nursing care to Active Duty members and dependents
- Collaborated with health care professionals while assessing patients within the nursing scope of duties
- Proficient in ordering diagnostic tests, running walk in clinic, and telephone triage
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
WUESTHOFF MEDICAL CENTER
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Comprehensive experience with acute care patients
- Proficient in IV/central lines/PEG tubes/drain care
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, educate patient and family and collaborate with physician and nursing staff to ensure plan of care meets patient needs
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Nurse Case Manager
WUESTHOFF HOMECARE
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Case managed up to 25 patients, coordinated care and provided skilled nursing services in the home setting to include assessments, central line care, wound care, wound vacs, blood draws, foley care, ostomy care and patient teaching
- Averaged 30 visits weekly
- Provided telehealth monitoring and prioritized patient care
- On call nurse Monday-Friday providing immediate care to patients as needed reducing emergency room visits and hospital readmissions
Charge Registered Nurse-Nights
NAMASTE ALZHEIMER CENTER
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsible for all aspects of direct nursing care and assessment, according to physician orders and resident care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Arlington, Texas12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Colorado Springs, Colorado12.2010
Skills
Strong Clinical Judgment
Critical Care
Complex Problem-Solving
Emergency Response
Procedure preparations
Cardiac Care
Medication and IV administration
Certification
- COMMISION FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, American Heart Association
- ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT, American Heart Association
- TRAUMA NURSE CORE COURSE, Emergency Nurse Association
- Arizona RN license , #225716
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Cardiac Observation Registered Nurse
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
07.2024 - Current
Interventional Radiology Charge Registered Nurse
CARONDELET ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 07.2024
Medical-Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER UNIT 650
08.2019 - 12.2020
Nurse Case Manager
31st MEDICAL GROUP
05.2017 - 05.2019
Family Health Clinic Nurse
31st MEDICAL GROUP
09.2016 - 05.2017
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
WUESTHOFF MEDICAL CENTER
09.2014 - 06.2015
Nurse Case Manager
WUESTHOFF HOMECARE
05.2012 - 09.2014
Charge Registered Nurse-Nights
NAMASTE ALZHEIMER CENTER
08.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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